# Vietnam Seeks USTDA Support for Strategic Projects

Vietnam's top leader, General Secretary and President To Lam, met with Thomas R. Hardy, Acting Director of the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), to request enhanced cooperation and support for key infrastructure projects. Vietnam aims to leverage USTDA's expertise in project preparation and technical assistance across sectors including energy, digital infrastructure, aviation, and logistics. This collaboration is intended to align with Vietnam's development priorities while promoting the adoption of US technologies and services in the Vietnamese market.

- **Why this matters:** USTDA's involvement signals upcoming procurement opportunities for US companies in Vietnam's strategic infrastructure sectors.
- Agencies and contractors specializing in energy, digital infrastructure, aviation, and logistics should evaluate potential partnerships and project participation.
- This engagement highlights Vietnam as a growing market for US technology and services, emphasizing the importance of understanding local development priorities.
- Procurement professionals should consider how USTDA's support mechanisms can facilitate entry or expansion in Vietnam's infrastructure projects.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
- Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee

### Key Quotes
> USTDA wishes to continue working with Vietnam to prepare and develop high-quality projects that meet the country’s development priorities while creating greater opportunities for US technologies, equipment, services and businesses to further participate in the Vietnamese market.
> — Thomas R. Hardy, Acting Director of USTDA

### Sources
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	Vietnam calls for USTDA’s support in strategic projects
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