Duyen Nguyen's restaurant, Magnolia Pho, brings a taste of traditional Vietnamese pho to Seattle, reflecting her hometown flavors and supported by local economic initiatives.

Pierce County offers $1.3 million in ARPA funds to nonprofits for food distribution services. Proposals due by July 15, 2024, for an 18-month contract to ensure community food security.

Washington state officials returned from a five-day mission in Vietnam to strengthen trade ties, potentially enhancing a $3.5 billion relationship in sectors such as tech, agriculture, and energy.