Vietnam irks EU by delaying meeting ahead of possible Putin visit
Vietnam’s foreign affairs ministry has annoyed the European Union by postponing a meeting next week with the EU’s top official on Russian sanctions, ahead of a possible visit to Hanoi by Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
Vietnam PM asks for Cambodia’s cooperation in protecting Mekong River
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Vietnam wants to collaborate with Cambodia and other countries in the Mekong River basin in sustainable use and protection of the river.
Vietnam invites France to Dien Bien Phu battle anniversary
France has for the first time been invited to commemorate the battle of Dien Bien Phu, which led to French troops’ defeat in Vietnam and marked the country’s last stand in colonial Indochina, Paris said Friday.
Vatican eyes closer ties with communist Vietnam
Closer relations between the Vatican and Vietnam have raised eyebrows over why the Catholic Church is making friends with a state where religious organizations are tightly under the thumb of the communist authorities.
Guerre au Myanmar : la Thaïlande veut jouer les médiateurs de paix
La Thaïlande est prête à négocier des pourparlers de paix entre le gouvernement militaire du Myanmar et les combattants de la résistance.
Des restes de soldats américains portés disparus au Vietnam rapatriés
Une cérémonie de rapatriement des restes de soldats américains portés disparus pendant la guerre du Vietnam (MIA) a eu lieu mardi 16 avril à l’aéroport internationale de Dà Nang (Centre).
Vatican’s top diplomat visits Vietnam, fueling speculation of Pope Francis visit
The Vatican’s foreign minister emphasized Pope Francis’ care for Catholics in Vietnam and the pontiff’s desire for full diplomatic relations with the Communist country, during a first-of-its-kind visit in April.
Vietnam’s flexible nonalignment
Vietnam’s relations with major powers are often described as non-aligned. This is usually linked to Hanoi’s ‘Four Nos’ policy — no military alliances, no siding with one country to act against another, no foreign military bases or using Vietnam as leverage…
Vietnam and the Russia-Ukraine war : Hanoi’s ‘bamboo diplomacy’ pays off but challenges remain
The strengthening of the Russia-China strategic nexus affects Vietnam more than any other Southeast Asian country. Hanoi is concerned that Beijing may use its leverage with Moscow to undermine Vietnam’s interests in the South China Sea.
Putin visit on the agenda after invitation from Vietnam party chief
Over the past two years, Hanoi has hosted the leaders of five of its seven “comprehensive strategic partners.” Russia’s leader could be next.
Vietnam party leader Trong invites Russia’s Putin to visit, state media reports
Vietnam Communist Party Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit the Southeast Asian country during a telephone call on Tuesday, Vietnamese state media reported.
Vietnam Party leader congratulates President Putin over re-election
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on Monday sent a congratulatory letter to Vladimir Putin over his re-election as president of Russia.
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