During the recent visit of Vietnam’s President, Luong Cuong, to New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Ice Miller partners Mai Zymaris and Wonnie Lee, alongside clients, including Khoa Tran, Vice Chairman of Duy Tan Group, participated in a series of exclusive, high-level events that highlighted Vietnam’s expanding business opportunities and the deepening ties between Vietnam and the United States.

On September 22, the lawyers attended a banquet hosted by President Luong Cuong and the First Lady at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They joined United Nations representatives, heads of delegations to the UNGA, ambassadors, and members of the United States administration and Congress to commemorate Vietnam’s 80th National Day. Guests celebrated this milestone and exchanged perspectives on opportunities for cross-border cooperation.

They also joined a policy dialogue at Columbia University’s Weatherhead East Asian Institute led by Acting Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung. The roundtable featured leading scholars and executives from major companies such as SK Group and AWS, with discussions centered around the global economic landscape, Vietnam’s business environment, and strategies for sustainable growth across key sectors.

At a meeting with President Luong Cuong, Zymaris welcomed and addressed the President, the First Lady, and the delegation on behalf of entrepreneurs, investors, technology experts, and business leaders from the Vietnamese-American community. Zymaris also emphasized the immense business and investment opportunities between the United States and Vietnam.

Ice Miller’s participation in these engagements underscores the firm’s commitment to supporting businesses and organizations in executing successful transnational transactions, fostering innovation, and contributing to shared prosperity. By cultivating meaningful connections with government leaders, multilateral institutions, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, the firm continues to provide timely and effective solutions for clients pursuing international opportunities.

Our Vietnam Practice Group, comprising experienced business lawyers, strategists, and government affairs professionals, stands ready to assist American, Vietnamese, and global clients with trade, investment, market access, and government affairs strategies. Our team is led by professionals with firsthand experience in United States’ and Vietnam’s legal and business environment, ensuring that clients receive tailored guidance to navigate the country’s regulatory framework and market dynamics.