Seeing US ties, Vietnam appeals for 'market economy' status
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Vietnam on Tuesday called on the United States to recognize it as a market economy, saying stronger trade ties would benefit Washington in key areas as it seeks to diversify from China.

Despite the trauma of war between the two nations, the United States and Vietnam have sharply expanded cooperation since the reestablishment of relations 30 years ago.

Vietnam has historic tensions with China including disputes in the South China Sea, where Beijing has increasingly exerted claims against Hanoi, the Philippines and others.

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