Forget “Made in China.” There’s a much better alternative that puts America first.
Born in 1975, the same year the Vietnam War ended, I witnessed Vietnam’s profound struggles under socialism and its remarkable transition toward a market economy.
My father, who served alongside U.S. forces during the war, brought our family to the United States, where we became a model immigrant family, striving to achieve the American dream.
Reflecting on Vietnam’s challenges—economic scarcity, limited opportunities, and a slow but steady opening to the global stage—I often pondered what it would take to foster mutual benefits between our two nations, rather than perpetuating the usual outsourcing of American jobs.
Vietnam’s resilience and adaptability have positioned it as one of the region’s most promising technological innovation and manufacturing growth…
