Main Topic: President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Vietnam to bolster U.S. influence in the region and counter China.
Key Points:
1. President Biden announced his plan to travel to Vietnam soon, which will be seen as a move to strengthen U.S. influence in the region.
2. Biden's visit to Vietnam is part of his efforts to counter the influence of China and Russia in Southeast Asia.
3. The trip was mentioned by Biden during a fundraiser in New Mexico and follows his recent foreign trips to Europe.
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