The Vietnam-Germany strategic partnership takes another step forward
A growing congruence of interests has prompted the two nations to expand their strategic partnership into the realm of defense and security cooperation.
‘Frank’ human rights dialogue between Australia and Vietnam, DFAT says
Cyber threats and challenges for human rights during the COVID-19 pandemic were among the key topics discussed at the 17th annual human rights dialogue between Australia and Vietnam.
Laos and Vietnamese PMs launch ‘Laos – Vietnam Friendship and Solidarity Year’ programme
Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh and his counterpart Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh have together launched the Laos – Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year programme, reports Laotian Times.
Why the West has gone soft on human rights in Vietnam
Hanoi’s strategic importance to the U.S. and its allies has allowed the Communist Party greater leeway in silencing its critics.
US confirms career diplomat as new Vietnam ambassador
The U.S. Senate Saturday confirmed Marc Evans Knapper as the next ambassador to Vietnam, eight months after his nomination by President Joe Biden.
Vietnam, India Sign MoU On IT, Electronics Cooperation
The Vietnamese Minister of Information and Communications (MIC), Nguyen Manh Hung, and the Indian Minister of State Electronics and Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation in information technology and electronics.
China-US rivalry : how Vietnam’s deft balancing act keeps it from having to pick sides
Hanoi has shunned overreliance on any foreign power and enhanced its defensive capabilities by developing a global network of strategic partnerships. Thanks to its ‘omnibalancing’ strategy, a self-reliant Vietnam is neither too dependent on, nor fully vulnerable to, any superpower
Vietnam requests Myanmar to protect Vietnamese citizens, businesses from sabotage
Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Vietnamese Embassy in Myanmar have asked Naypyidaw to strengthen measures meant to protect the safety and property of Vietnamese citizens and enterprises in the country, spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
Vietnam’s President Phuc visit to Switzerland and Russia
Vietnam’s President Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited Switzerland and Russia(November25-December 2) to promote his country’s bilateral ties with the two countries.
President Phuc discusses oil, energy cooperation in Putin meeting
Russia and Vietnam have agreed to continue their cooperation in the oil and gas sector.
Russia, Vietnam aim for further promotion of partnership
The statement confirms the « mutual intent for further promotion of relations of comprehensive strategic partnership »
Why improving Vietnam–UK relations matters for the Indo-Pacific
Vietnam’s prime minister, Pham Minh Chinh, made a very successful trip to the United Kingdom in early November, putting the rapidly improving relations between the two countries into the spotlight.
Vietnam needs to bolster its ‘soft balancing’ against China
Vietnam’s statements on the South China Sea at international forums reveal a subtle, defensive strategy – one that hasn’t been enough thus far.
US-Vietnam COVID cooperation hits a snag
Global politics remain highly visible in the face of the current surge in COVID-19 Delta variant infections, unbalanced vaccine diplomacy campaigns, and climate change initiatives.
How can India help Vietnam in the disputed South China Sea ?
The South China Sea in the Western Pacific Ocean has become one of the most conflicted zones of the world.
Vietnam : US Should Urge Release of Dissidents
Bilateral Human Rights dialogue key, but not only opportunity on rights
$30bn investments committed during Vietnam PM’s Europe business trip
Nearly 60 deals worth US$30 billion in investment commitments were signed by Vietnamese enterprises and their foreign partners during a recent European business trip taken by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage, according to Vietnamese Deputy Minister of…
Vietnam France partnership highlighted as PM Chinh meets President Macron
Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to reinforce the two nations’ strategic partnership as they met in France.
Vietnam seeks information from Iran about seized oil tanker
A Vietnamese oil tanker was seized at gunpoint by Iranian soldiers in the Gulf of Oman on October 24, for reasons that remain unclear.
Vietnam, US to cooperate on climate change response
PM Pham Minh Chinh and President Joe Biden agreed to promote the Vietnam-U.S. comprehensive partnership, including cooperation to solve climate issues.
Vietnamese premier leaves Hanoi for working trip to UK, France
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh left Hanoi on Sunday for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and visits to the UK and France, the Vietnam Government Portal reported.
China’s growing influence in Cambodia and Laos has Vietnam on edge
In late September, the leader of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party, Nguyen Phu Trong, invited his Cambodian and Laotian counterparts—Hun Sen, who is also Cambodia’s prime minister, and Thongloun Sisoulith, who is also Laos’ president—to Hanoi for a meeting.
Australia can count on Vietnam to support AUKUS
That only a handful of people in Canberra knew that the AUKUS pact was being negotiated is a minor concern for those living on China’s borders.
What’s next for Indonesia-Vietnam defense relations ?
The second iteration of a new defense policy dialogue highlighted some of the ongoing and future developments in the two nations’ security ties.
Rethinking India’s economic policy towards Vietnam
Since the upgrade of bilateral relations to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ in 2016, India–Vietnam strategic coordination has continued to deepen — as reflected through increased defence and maritime security cooperation.
Vietnam takes Sinopharm vaccines to ease Ho Chi Minh City’s woes
Pandemic offers Beijing opportunity to firm ties with strategically important neighbor