Vietnam eyes pragmatic gains from the Indo-Pacific economic framework
Participation in the new U.S. initiative could advance Vietnam’s aspiration for economic gains and a firm status in the regional economic architecture, but its full-fledged engagement is unlikely.
Novel India-Vietnam axis emerging in Indo-Pacific
Three-day visit to Hanoi by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh underscored the evolving nature of their bilateral ties
US deputy secretary of state to visit Vietnam
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will begin a four-day visit to Vietnam starting Friday, according to the foreign affairs ministry.
India-Vietnam ties deepen in dynamic Indo-Pacific
Given that the China threat looms large for both Vietnam and India, the bilateral relationship between New Delhi and Hanoi is likely to gain even greater traction.
The US-Russia-Vietnam triangle : decoding Hanoi’s strategic balancing
Vietnam has struck a careful balance in its reaction to the Ukraine conflict. But how long can it avoid taking sides ?
Vietnam’s growing strategic partnerships with European countries
European partnerships form an increasingly important part of Vietnam’s omnidirectional foreign policy.
Vietnam relations are a quiet U.S. victory already
There’s no need to empower hard-liners by a potentially provocative upgrade.
Vietnam PM to have working week in US
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead the Vietnamese delegation at the ASEAN-U.S. summit in Washington and pay a visit to the U.S. between May 11 and 17.
Vietnam, US show ‘appetite’ for stronger relationship
The upcoming visit by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to the U.S. reveals both sides’ desire to strengthen ties regardless of the changing global geopolitical situation.
Visit of Japanese PM Fumio Kishida to Vietnam
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Vietnam (April 30-May 1) after completing his visit to Indonesia and his predecessor Prime Minister Suga had visited Vietnam in 2020.
Vietnam slams China’s East Sea fishing ban as sovereignty violation
Vietnam has slammed the unilateral fishing ban imposed by China in the East Sea as a violation of its sovereignty and jurisdiction over Vietnamese territory.
US helps Vietnam strengthen maritime security
The U.S. has handed over to the Vietnamese Coast Guard a fourth center for training personnel and maintaining ships and a drone.
Is Vietnam going to hold a military exercise with Russia ?
Russian media say that Russian and Vietnamese officers held a meeting to discuss military drills – which would be a controversial move amid Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Vietnam’s “Four No’s” of defence policy are being tested
The war in Ukraine has forced Hanoi into a delicate dance between Russia and the United States.
Russia-Vietnam ties put US in a sanctions dilemma
Vietnam’s plan to hold military exercises with Russia could revive calls to hit Hanoi with CAATSA-related penalties
Speaker Om Birla-led delegation to Vietnam holds bilateral talks
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who is leading a 13-member Indian Parliamentary delegation to Vietnam on a three-day visit, on Tuesday held bilateral meetings with President of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chairman of National…
U.S.-Vietnam partnership goes beyond strategic competition with China
Hanoi’s ‘multi-directional’ foreign policy provides opportunities for a stronger ASEAN and more trusted U.S.-Vietnam relationship.
Canada foreign minister says Vietnam important to Indo-Pacific strategy
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has spoken about Vietnam’s importance in her country’s Indo-Pacific strategy and the prospects of bilateral cooperation.
Russia-Vietnam relationship explained after controversial vote on UN Human Rights Council
Russia found an ally in Vietnam after it voted against a US-led motion to suspend Moscow from the UN Human Rights Council. Express.co.uk explores the two countries’ long history of political friendship.
Stop East Sea militarization, Vietnam tells China again
Vietnam reaffirmed its legal and indisputable sovereignty over the Spratly Islands while requesting China to stop militarization activities and refrain from increasing tensions in the region.
Vietnam calls for ceasefire, dialogue to resolve Russia-Ukraine conflict
Vietnam opposes all acts of attacking civilians and believes it is necessary to verify information in a public, transparent and objective manner.
Why Vietnam holds the Trump card in the U.S.-Vietnam partnership
Hanoi enjoys considerable leverage as a frontline state in Washington’s strategic competition with Beijing.
Australia urges Vietnam to free jailed democracy supporter
The Australian government is urging Vietnam to free on health grounds a 72-year-old Vietnamese-born Australian serving a 12-year prison sentence for supporting a pro-democracy group
Vietnam irked by ‘unsuitable’ U.S. prize for jailed dissident
Vietnam on Thursday objected to the United States granting a prize for courage to a dissident writer jailed for nine years for anti-state propaganda, describing her award as « unobjective and unsuitable ».
What’s in a name : the promise and peril of a U.S.-Vietnam ‘strategic partnership’
Despite the growing depth and breadth of strategic ties between the two countries, Washington ranks surprisingly low in Hanoi’s hierarchy of diplomatic designations.
Vietnam, Singapore mark 50 years of friendship and beyond
The state visit to Singapore by President Phuc is significant on many levels