TTLV: Vietnam-US Trade Relations from a Liberal Perspective, 2021-2024

                 INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name: Nguyen Thi Hong Tham; 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: February 10, 1988

4. Place of birth: Son Vi – Lam Thao – Phu Tho

5. Decision to recognize student No. 3636 dated October 21, 2022, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process:

- Extending the study period according to Decision No. 3636/QD – VNU, dated December 16, 2024, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

- Extending the study period according to Decision No. 3636/QD – VNU, dated June 24, 2025, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

7. Thesis title: Vietnam-US Trade Relations from a Liberal Perspective, 2021-2024.

8. Major: International Relations ; Code: 8310601.01

9. Scientific supervisor:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Thanh Nam -University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

10. Summary of the thesis results:

This thesis aims to analyze the current state of Vietnam-US trade relations during the period 2021–2024 from a liberal theoretical perspective, and then propose some recommendations to help guide and promote bilateral trade relations in the future. The thesis undertakes the following three main tasks:

First: Clarify the theoretical and practical basis governing Vietnam-US trade relations in the period 2021–2024, especially within the framework of liberal analysis.

Secondly: Analyze the evolution of Vietnam-US trade relations during the period 2021–2024, including policies, development drivers, and influencing factors.

Thirdly: To provide a comprehensive assessment of the characteristics and impacts of bilateral trade relations, and to propose some key policy recommendations to promote Vietnam-US trade relations in the future.

11. Practical applications: This thesis serves as a reference for research and teaching on trade cooperation between Vietnam and the United States. It contributes to providing arguments for research and policy planning on trade issues between Vietnam and the US.

12. Future research directions: The author continues to research trade cooperation between Vietnam and the United States, with particular emphasis on the structure of exports and imports and the trade balance. Research into new trade trends in the digital age is also encouraged.

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: NGUYEN THI HONG THAM 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: 10^thFebruary, 1988 4. Place of birth: Phu Tho

5. Admission decision number: 3636/2022/QD-XHNV Dated 28th December 2022

6. Changes in academic process:

- Extension of study period under Decision No. 3636/QD–DHQGHN dated December 16, 2024, issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

- Extension of study period under Decision No. 3636/QD–DHQGHN dated June 24, 2025, issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

7. Official thesis title: Vietnam–United States Trade Relations from the Perspective of Liberalism during the Period 2021–2024.

8. Major: International Relations 9. Code: 8310601.01

10. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Thanh Nam – Chairman of the University Council, Secretary of the Party Committee, University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi).

11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The thesis aims to analyze the current state of Vietnam–United States trade relations during the period 2021–2024 from the theoretical perspective of Liberalism, thereby predicting several recommendations to help guide and promote bilateral trade relations in the coming period. The thesis focuses on three main tasks as follows:

First, to clarify the theoretical and practical foundations concerning Vietnam–United States trade relations during 2021–2024, particularly within the analytical framework of Liberalism.

Second, to analyze the development of Vietnam–United States trade relations during 2021–2024, including policies, driving forces, and influencing factors.

Third, to present an overall assessment of the characteristics and impacts of bilateral trade relations, while further a number of policy recommendations to strengthen Vietnam–United States trade relations in the future.

12. Practical applicability, if any: This thesis serves as a reference material for research and teaching on trade cooperation between Vietnam and the United States. It contributes to providing a theoretical basis for research and policy-making related to trade issues between Vietnam and the United States.

13. Further research directions, if any:

The author continues to conduct research on trade cooperation between Vietnam and the United States, with particular emphasis on the structure of imports and exports and the trade balance. The study also explores new trade trends in the digital era.

14. Thesis-related publications: None