Trump Pledges to Lift Tech Curbs on Vietnam, Lam Says Vietnamese leader To Lam visited the White House and stated that President Donald Trump committed to removing Vietnam from a list of countries with restricted advanced technology exports. The leaders discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade and science. Lam also attended the inaugural session of Trump’s Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, including the Gaza crisis.

• President Donald Trump reportedly pledged to remove Vietnam from the list of countries facing restricted advanced technology exports.
• The commitment was stated by Vietnam’s leader, To Lam, following a meeting with Trump at the White House.
• Discussions also covered strengthening bilateral trade and scientific cooperation between the US and Vietnam.
• Lam participated in the first session of Trump’s Board of Peace, an initiative for resolving global conflicts.
• Vietnam expressed readiness to collaborate with the US and other board members on the peace plan.