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.
With China visit, Vietnam’s To Lam reinforces bilateral political trust
The new party chief’s first overseas visit reflects the divergent positions that China and the United States occupy in Vietnam’s foreign policy.
China and Vietnam sign 14 deals from rail to crocodiles after leaders meet
China and Vietnam signed 14 documents spanning cross-border railways to crocodile exports on Monday, after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Vietnam’s new leader To Lam in Beijing.
Will Vietnam go down China’s path ?
Vietnam’s new general secretary To Lam is likely to consolidate power, as per Xi Jinping in China. But his economic and foreign policy approach may be different.
Xi Jinping meets Vietnam’s new leader To Lam to renew ties
Chinese president vows ‘good working relations’ despite maritime tensions
China’s Xi holds talks with Vietnam’s new leader in Beijing
Meeting between leaders of China, Vietnam signals close ties between neighbouring states despite occasional tensions.
Vietnam’s party general secretary, state president To Lam arrives in Guangzhou, starting China visit
Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse, along with their entourage, arrived in Guangzhou City of China’s Guangdong Province on Sunday, beginning a three-day state visit to the neighboring country at the invitation of Chinese…
Vietnam’s president To Lam arrives in China for state visit
President To Lam’s visit to China will include a meeting with President Xi Jinping and will confirm the close trade ties between the neighbors despite disputes over the South China Sea.
New Vietnam communist party chief to Visit China next week
Like his late predecessor, To Lam will begin his tenure as general secretary of the CPV by traveling north to Beijing.
Visite attendue du ministre des Affaires étrangères chinois
Ce mercredi, Wang Yi, le ministre chinois des Affaires étrangères, se rend en Birmanie. Cette visite intervient après une série de violents combats près de la frontière chinoise, qui ont permis à des groupes rebelles de réaliser des gains significatifs,…