On March 11, Ice Miller hosted the Executive Leadership Forum, “Strengthening U.S.–Vietnam Relations through Technological Partnerships and Cooperation,” at the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. Ice Miller partners Mai Zymaris, Michael Stroud, and Wonnie Lee opened the program with welcome remarks and introduced the firm’s services supporting cross-border business and innovation between the United States and Vietnam.

Presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Vietnam in the United States, Columbia University’s Weatherhead East Asian Institute, and the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council, the forum convened senior officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of State, along with industry and policy leaders from both countries. Discussions focused on expanding cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. Representatives from Intel, Amazon Web Services, Marvell Technology, Quantum IQ Consulting, the Semiconductor Industry Association, CALIF, Realtime Robotics, and MK Group JSC shared their perspectives on resilient technology supply chains and stronger innovation ecosystems. Additional participants from Excelerate Energy, Qualcomm, 3M, TIA, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency discussed the infrastructure, financing, and policy frameworks needed to support long-term growth and investment.

Ice Miller’s involvement in the forum reflects the firm’s commitment to helping clients pursue international opportunities, build strategic relationships, and navigate complex cross-border matters with confidence. Through its Vietnam Practice Group, Ice Miller advises American, Vietnamese, and other global clients on trade, investment, market entry, regulatory strategy, government affairs, and transactional matters. Drawing on firsthand experience in both the United States and Vietnam business environments, the team delivers practical, tailored guidance to support growth in one of the world’s most dynamic bilateral corridors.