A GE factory in the northern port city of Hai Phong. (Photo: baodautu.vn)

These firms include Google, Apple, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, ExxonMobil, GE, Ford, MasterCard, Qualcomm, IBM, and JP Morgan. 

This will be the largest-ever US trade delegation to visit Vietnam. The companies would be participating in an annual business mission that would discuss a wide range of issues and a health and life sciences mission.

A workshop on cybersecurity and data privacy would also be part of the week-long program. Representatives of the companies would be meeting the Prime Minister and key cabinet members as well as leaders of the State and the National Assembly to discuss business issues and policy recommendations.