20 Jul 2023 | 09:15 AM UTC
Vietnam: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visiting Hanoi July 20-21
Vietnam hosting US treasury secretary in Hanoir July 20-21. Heightened security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Vietnam is hosting US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in Hanoi July 20-21. Yellen arrived in the Southeast Asian country after attending Group of 20 (G20) meetings in India. The treasury secretary is scheduled to meet senior Vietnamese officials during her itinerary, including Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Vietnam's central bank governor, and Vietnam's finance minister, among others. While the meeting venues are not immediately clear, potential meeting sites include the Ministry of Finance, the US Embassy, and the State Bank of Vietnam. On July 21, she will attend an event hosted by Foreign Trade University.
Increased security is likely in Hanoi, especially near the stops on Yellen's itinerary. Authorities will probably erect checkpoints and block roads to facilitate Yellen's movements, leading to localized traffic disruptions. Authorities could temporarily close airspace around Hanoi as Secretary Yellen arrives and departs the city; flight delays are possible at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
Advice
Heed all instructions of local authorities. Plan for localized traffic disruptions and flight delays. Seek alternative routes to avoid potential venues for high-level meetings. Allow additional time to reach destinations.
