The new head experienced various posts in the sports and culture sector before being appointed to the current position.

The donation comes just one week after the visit to Hanoi paid by Swiss Vice President Ignazio Cassis.

"Vice President Harris has an opportunity to show that the US is back - not just in the security realm but in trade, too."

Kamala Harris's trip to Vietnam is expected to support Vietnam in building up its maritime security capacity.

Vaccines, regional security, and climate change are expected to be discussed during the trip.