Vietnam and the art of choosing
Far from “refusing to choose” in its foreign relations, the country has been canny at deciding when – and where – to partner with more powerful countries.
Dutch royal couple’s state visit to Vietnam suddenly postponed days before start
The Dutch State visit to Vietnam that was set to begin next week was postponed at the last minute at the request of the Vietnamese authorities, the Dutch government’s press office announced on Thursday. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima were…
Vietnam urges respect of international law as China draws Gulf of Tonkin baseline
Vietnam’s foreign ministry on Thursday said international law and the rights and interests of other countries must be respected, responding to a question about China’s demarcation earlier this month of a baseline in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Australia-Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership: the defence dimension
The elevation of the Australia-Vietnam relationship to the highest diplomatic level opens opportunities for deeper defence cooperation, especially the expansion of defence industry.
A papal tour to normalize relations between Vietnam and the Vatican
Both sides have promised not to interfere in each other’s internal affairs.
Vietnam, Australia ties become comprehensive strategic partnership
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on Thursday announced the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between their two countries.
Vietnam has become the popular kid in class, which is why Australia has followed the US and China in signing a new deal
It’s a nation at the heart of a fierce contest for influence, courted by powers great and small — as well as those somewhere in between.
Vietnam and the art of not choosing
Lessons from the nation most poised between the US and China
Vietnam balances between the Indo-Pacific powers
Under mounting security pressure caused by China’s muscle flexing in the South China Sea and the possibility of Beijing’s economic coercion, Vietnam has adopted a cautious approach to the Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS).
Can Vietnam and Cambodia build a lasting peace?
Haunted by history, the two nations must go beyond official narratives for true reconciliation.
Vietnam’s great power balancing act
Vietnam has successfully navigated its relationships with great powers like the United States and China by balancing deterrence, assurance and hedging strategies.
Is Vietnam’s restrained approach to maritime issues the key to fewer, muted confrontations with China ?
Vietnam also has the ability to isolate maritime issues from bilateral ones, analysts say, ensuring fewer confrontations compared to the Philippines. Chinese vessels patrol near Vietnam’s oil and gas fields in the South China Sea but this hasn’t resulted in…
Vietnam, Philippines sign deals on security in disputed South China Sea
Agreements to boost cooperation between coastguards, maritime security and trade likely to anger China.
Philippines and Vietnam agree to cooperate on the disputed South China Sea as Marcos visits Hanoi
The Philippines and Vietnam have signed an agreement on preventing and managing incidents in the disputed South China Sea during Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s visit to Hanoi
China rebuts Vietnam’s claims to disputed South China Sea islands
The Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday said China’s claims to the Paracel and Spratly Islands in the South China Sea were backed by « history » after Vietnam over the weekend repeated it had sufficient evidence to claim sovereignty over the islands.
U.S.-Vietnam cooperation growing, maturing, DOD official says
Defense cooperation between the United States and Vietnam is growing, but it is only one aspect of the growing relationship between the two countries, said Lindsey W. Ford, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for South and Southeast Asia.
Philippines and Vietnam on course to sign pact on South China sea
With Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr expected to visit Vietnam next week, reports have emerged that the two countries are likely to sign a maritime cooperation pact on South China Sea. This is part of the Philippines’ approach to seek greater…
Ambassadors highlight growing Việt Nam-Germany relations
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s Việt Nam visit is of great significance as it is his first overseas trip in 2024 and is also the first exchange of high-level delegations between the two countries this year.
German president to pay state visit to Vietnam
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his spouse are scheduled to make a state visit to Vietnam from Jan. 23-24, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.
Vietnam upholds ‘One China’ policy after Taiwan election
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistency in carrying out « One China » policy and developing non-governmental relations with Taiwan after the island’s leadership election.
Vietnam’s pivot
In navigating the US-China power play in Southeast Asia, Vietnam seem to have the right moves.
2023, une année spectaculaire pour les relations américano-vietnamiennes
L’ambassadeur des États-Unis au Vietnam, Marc Knapper, a accordé une interview à l’Agence Vietnamienne d’Information (VNA), à l’occasion du Nouvel An 2024.
Vietnam isn’t North Korea—and 50 years of Australian aid has helped
There’s growing awareness that Australia’s international development program is one of the tools of national power that Australia can use to shape the world around it.
Italy and Vietnam mark 50 years of diplomatic relations
Recent advances in the relationship reflect Rome’s increased strategic focus on the Indo-Pacific region.
US sees no impact on Vietnam ties from Hanoi-Beijing defence pledges
The United States will continue to closely cooperate with Vietnam, a U.S. official said after Hanoi announced last week strengthened ties with China, including on defence and security, as the two great powers compete for influence.
Vietnam rethinks scepticism in China’s Belt and Road Initiative as Laos, Cambodia reap benefits
Vietnam’s access to financing by Japan and South Korea, as well as public distrust in China, are factors why it does not host any flagship projects. But as Chinese-backed investments transform the geoeconomic landscape of Laos and Cambodia, it is…