1.   In the next few months, the two countries are to exchange ambassadors.

2.   Although the countries have not yet exchanged ambassadors or signed trade agreements, the Clinton administration is expected to move quickly on relations with the former U.S. adversary.

3.   After the United States and Vietnam exchanged ambassadors last year and the United States reclaimed the building, visiting U.S. lawmakers began asking for tours.

4.   If Vietnam showed continued cooperation on MIAs, then a decision to exchange ambassadors would follow.

5.   In several months, the two countries will exchange ambassadors and establish embassies in Tel Aviv and Amman.

6.   The two countries have exchanged ambassadors.

7.   The two countries also said they would exchange ambassadors, although that has not been accomplished.

8.   The United States still refuses to exchange ambassadors with Vietnam, and has conflicting emotions over the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, with no consensus in sight.

9.   The two states have never exchanged ambassadors.

10.   A month ago, the United States and Vietnam exchanged ambassadors for the first time since the Vietnam war, signaling continued progress in relations.