Vietnam News in Brief: Weekly Roundup August 11Vietnam Briefing keeps track of what’s happening in Vietnam’s business and economic news so that you don’t have to. The US has actively been pursuing a closer relationship with Vietnam as it seeks to counter China’s influence in Asia. Australian cotton week is underway in VietnamA delegation of cotton industry professionals from Australia is currently in Vietnam to showcase Australian cotton at a series of events in Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, and Hanoi. Vietnam became the biggest market for Australian cotton last year when it imported over US$1.17 billion worth. The cotton industry delegation will be looking to build on that success with this round of events.
