Malaysia complains to Vietnam over South China Sea reef expansion, sources say
Malaysia has sent a complaint letter to Vietnam over its alleged expansion of a South China Sea reef that both countries claim as their own, two officials told Reuters, in a rare bilateral escalation not involving China.
Vietnam signs economic partnership agreement with United Arab Emirates
The agreement, Vietnam’s first free trade deal with a Middle Eastern nation, comes after a busy couple of years in the country’s foreign relations.
UAE’s $830bn investment fund eyes various projects in Vietnam
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is keen on investing in various projects in Vietnam and is ready to help Vietnam build and develop investment funds, according to managing director of ADIA Sheikh Hamed…
Why Vietnam doesn’t have to worry about the outcome of the US election
The country’s omnidirectional foreign policy doctrine cushions it from changes in the domestic affairs of key partner states.
PM Chinh says Vietnam to work with BRICS as he meets with China, Russia leaders
Vietnam is ready to work with BRICS, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said as he attended the group’s summit for the first time this week and held meetings with Chinese and Russian leaders.
Premier’s attendance at expanded BRICS summit in Russia proves Vietnam’s position: deputy minister
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s attendance at the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan City of Russia on Wednesday and Thursday demonstrates Vietnam’s responsibility, position, and stature in boosting multilateralism, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang.
Cambodia’s trilateral deal pullout strains its relations with Vietnam
The Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam tripartite split signals an assertive Cambodia and the onset of a precipitous deterioration in its ties with Vietnam.
Vietnam, China sign 10 deals in bid to boost ties
Vietnam and China have signed 10 agreements ranging from agriculture co-operation to cross-border QR code payments during Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s three-day visit to Hanoi as the two neighbours seek to boost ties.
Vietnam’s To Lam broaches South China Sea with Chinese Premier Li Qiang
Leaders from China and Vietnam have agreed to maintain peace in the South China Sea, just two weeks after reports of clashes between Vietnamese fishermen and the Chinese coastguard in the disputed waters.
The United States must axe Vietnam’s ‘non-market economy’ status
On 2 August 2024, following an almost year-long review, the United States decided to retain Vietnam’s classification as a ‘non-market economy’. While framed as a procedural decision based on economic criteria, this move overlooks the broader strategic imperative and is…
Vietnam, France announce establishment of comprehensive strategic partnership
France has become the eighth nation, and the fifth in the past two years, to rise to the top of Hanoi’s diplomatic hierarchy.
Top Vietnamese leader attends 19th Francophonie Summit, FrancoTech in France
Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended the opening session of the 19th Francophonie Summit in France on Friday noon (local time) after joining the FrancoTech 2024, a business forum for innovation.
Historical interpretations and Vietnam’s diplomatic balancing
Hanoi’s interpretation of its painful history with the U.S. and China reflects its desire to maintain peaceful relations with the two powers.
Vietnam’s top leader to visit Mongolia, Ireland, France, attend 19th Francophonie Summit
He makes the visits at the invitation of Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, Irish President Michael D. Higgins and French President Emmanuel Macron, respectively.
Top Vietnam leader visits Mariel Special Development Zone in Cuba
A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam visited the Mariel Special Development Zone (ZEDM), the first free trade and export processing zone of Cuba, on Thursday morning (local time) as part of his…
Biden meets Vietnam leader to counter Hanoi’s ties with China and Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden met Vietnam’s president To Lam for talks on Wednesday, aiming to deepen relations with the Southeast Asian country and manufacturing hub and counter its ties with China and Russia.
Cambodia pulls out of economic agreement with Vietnam and Laos
Phnom Penh’s withdrawal from the CLV Triangle Development Area pact marks a potentially important shift in Cambodia-Vietnam relations.
Vietnam’s top leader Lam to visit US, Cuba next week
Vietnam’s president and ruling Communist Party chief To Lam will pay a working visit to the United States next week and participate in the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the government said on Thursday.
Vietnam : for president To Lam, developing relations with China is “absolute priority”
Lam highlighted the « friendship » between the two countries, adding that her trip to China last month and President Xi Jinping’s visit to Hanoi in December « have established a new positioning for bilateral relations.
Indonesia, Vietnam agree to move toward diplomatic upgrade
Indonesia would become the eighth nation, and the first in ASEAN, to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership with Hanoi.
Why Biden should welcome Vietnam’s To Lam to the White House
Lam’s unique status and the fortuitous timing make his upcoming trip to the United States an important moment to solidify recent progress in bilateral relations.
Why is Vietnam rapidly building on South China Sea reefs?
Recent land-fill operations have significantly expanded Vietnam’s presence in the contested Spratly Islands and risk escalating regional tensions, write John Pollock and Damien Symon.
The Philippines-China-Vietnam triangle and limits of the ‘Friends and Enemies’ maxim
Despite shared apprehension of Chinese expansion, Manila may get frustrated if it anticipates too much from Hanoi.
Vietnam, Philippines Agree to Bolster Maritime Security Cooperation
The two nations’ defense ministers have pledged to sign an MoU on defense cooperation by the end of the year.
A pilgrimage to China for Vietnam’s new leader
Talk of divergent strategic views between the neighbours would be a misreading of history.
After China, Vietnam’s new leader To Lam is off to America
To Lam is expected to travel next month to New York for the U.N. General Assembly, a trip that could also include meetings with President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris.