Racist president told racist joke before meeting Vietnam’s prime minister
A new book by former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius claims Trump asked if Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc’s name was pronounced “Fook You”
In rare three-party conclave, Vietnam pushes back against growing chinese influence
Hanoi is becoming increasingly unnerved by the growing Chinese influence over its longstanding clients, Cambodia and Laos.
Vietnam bids to woo Cambodia, Laos from China
Recent meeting of Southeast Asian nations’ leaders underlined Hanoi’s push to restore strong ties with its old neighboring allies.
Vietnam joins IAEA Board of Governors
Vietnam was elected to the 2021-2023 term Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during its latest session in Vienna.
Vietnam slams illegal aircraft landings on Spratly Islands
Vietnam expressed strong opposition Thursday to China illegally landing its aircraft on Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago as a violation of its sovereignty.
Vietnam president demands equitable supply of Covid vaccines in UN speech
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called on the international community to cooperate in the fight against Covid-19, especially prioritizing an equitable supply of vaccines to soon end it.
US-Vietnam relations : From reconciliation to a relationship of substance
Reconciliation has happened through different measures and in different forms, ranging from efforts to heal wartime wounds to moves aimed at building mutual trust and respect.
What’s in the newly regionalized Japan-Vietnam defense partnership ?
Both sides have been gradually regionalizing their expanding bilateral security relationship, with broader implications for the Indo-Pacific.
China warns Vietnam to watch out for outside interference in South China Sea
Chinese foreign minister’s remarks follow call from US vice-president for Southeast Asian countries to resist Beijing’s ‘bullying’ in disputed waters. Vietnam is likely to continue its pragmatic balancing act between the two powers, and remain a reliable partner to all,…
Japan, Vietnam sign defence transfer deal amid China worries
Tokyo says the new deal elevates the Japan-Vietnam defence partnership to a ‘new level’.
China’s Wang Yi tells Vietnam to avoid magnifying sea dispute
The foreign minister says the two countries should be vigilant to resist the intervention of extraterritorial forces in the South China Sea.
Why is Europe donating so many vaccines to Vietnam ?
Western nations have an interest in fueling Vietnam’s pandemic recovery, as the EU’s largest trade partner in Southeast Asia. The EU is also eager to get a geopolitical foothold in the Indo-Pacific region.
Vietnam prime minister to make first visit To India at year-end
This will be Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s first visit to India since taking charge in April this year.
Vietnam’s flag raised in San Francisco on National Day
Vietnam’s General Consulate in San Francisco, the US, and the municipal authorities held a ceremony to hoist the Vietnamese flag on September 1 morning to mark the country’s 76th National Day.
China’s regional stance gives the US a chance to deepen ties with Vietnam
Hanoi has been tempted to shift away from neutrality as tensions rise with Beijing.
New Hanoi campus to be diplomatic emblem in Vietnam
The new embassy represents a significant milestone in the U.S. diplomatic relationship with Vietnam, according to the U.S. Embassy.
How to Make Vietnam a Powerful Trade Ally for the U.S.
Helping America’s old war-time foe transition to a more high-tech economy would make the Asian nation a more valuable strategic partner.
Harris says she urged Vietnam to free political dissidents
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday she raised issues of human rights abuses and restrictions on political activism in her conversations with Vietnamese leaders this week, but offered no indication those talks bore fruit.
US vice president pledges Vietnam COVID jabs ; says China bullies
Kamala Harris says US will provide Vietnam with an additional one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
‘Bullying and excessive’: Kamala Harris keeps up pressure on China
US Vice-President Kamala Harris has again charged China with bullying its south-east Asian neighbours, the second time in two days she has attacked Beijing during a regional visit aimed at countering China’s growing influence.
Vietnam says it will not side against China, as US’ Kamala Harris visits
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reassures Chinese envoy before he meets US vice-president during her Asian tour. But Pham says negotiations for a code of conduct on the disputed South China Sea should be stepped up via the Asean bloc.
Developing Vietnam-China relations top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy
Developing the Vietnam-China relations is a strategic choice and a top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Tuesday.
Harris urges more China pressure in meeting with Vietnam leader
Vice President Kamala Harris urged countries in the region to apply more pressure on China in a meeting with Vietnam’s president, stepping up her criticism of Beijing on a visit to Asia.
US vice president Kamala Harris begins Vietnam visit
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will arrive in Vietnam Tuesday for an official visit at the invitation of her Vietnamese counterpart Vo Thi Anh Xuan.
Will Vietnam be America’s next strategic partner ?
The momentum is now set for the two countries to announce their long overdue strategic partnership the next time their top leaders meet in person.
$5.46 mln worth of Swiss medical equipment destined for Vietnam
The Swiss government has announced a donation of 5 million francs ($5.46 million) worth of medical equipment to support Vietnam’s Covid-19 fight.