US wants transparent cooperation with Vietnam in adoption

From 2005-2008, of 69 foreign adoption organisations in Vietnam, 42 belonged to the US. Around 1,700 disadvantaged Vietnamese children were adopted by American families, making the US the country that adopted the largest number of children from Vietnam.

Vietnam is adjusting its adoption policy, including making preparations for joining the La Haye Convention.

The US is very serious about transparency in adoption, including a clear fee table for adoption, said the US diplomat.

She said the US is willing to provide technical assistance to Vietnam to compile the Law o­n Adoption. The US can also help Vietnam train staff.

“It is wise to restrict the number of adoption organisations,” she said.