Vietnam, US establish comprehensive strategic partnership
Vietnam and the U.S. announced the establishment of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace, cooperation and sustainable development on Sunday.
Biden heads to Vietnam in latest attempt to draw one of China’s neighbors closer to the US
President Joe Biden will arrive at Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s doorstep on Sunday with a deal in hand to draw yet another one of China’s neighbors closer to the United States.
Biden courts Vietnam as US chases alternatives to Chinese factories
President Joe Biden travelled after the G20 to a Vietnam that’s looking to dramatically ramp up trade with the United States — a sign of how competition with China is reshaping relationships across Asia.
President Biden leaves India, heads to Vietnam for state visit
President Joe Biden left India Sunday after the G20 Summit and headed to Vietnam for a state visit upon the invitation of General Party Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
Vietnam’s time to choose
Hanoi’s impending upgrade in relations with Washington is the right move. It needs to follow up by ensuring basic freedoms for its people.
President Joe Biden to make state visit to Vietnam from Sunday
U.S. President Joe Biden will make a state visit to Vietnam September 10-11 at the invitation by General Party Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, announced the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tuesday.
Les dirigeants de l’Asean appellent la junte birmane à cesser les attaques contre les civils
Les dirigeants de l’Association des nations de l’Asie du Sud-Est (Asean), réunis en sommet mardi à Jakarta, ont « condamné fermement » les violences contre les civils en Birmanie en reconnaissant que leur plan de paix pour résoudre la crise birmane était…
Vietnam joins ASEAN neighbors in denouncing Chinese map
Beijing’s “new standard” map depicts the country’s maximalist claim over nearly the entire South China Sea.
How Biden can court Vietnam — and help those stuck behind bars
The United States and Vietnam are on the cusp of a significant upgrade in their relationship, to be sealed when President Biden visits Hanoi on Sept. 10. The administration’s plan to establish a “strategic partnership” with Vietnam is driven by a desire to counter…
US president Joe Biden to visit Vietnam on september 10
The visit is expected to see the two nations announced a major upgrade to their bilateral partnership.
PM Pham Minh Chinh welcomes Singapore PM for official visit
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh helmed the welcoming ceremony of his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong at the Presidential Palace on Monday.
Singapore, Vietnam ink deals to broaden collaboration in green economy, innovation
Singapore and Vietnam have expanded their scope of bilateral economic cooperation and signed new deals on sustainable infrastructure, skills development and the exchange of innovation talent.
Why Hanoi may agree to a Vietnam-U.S. comprehensive strategic partnership
If Hanoi agrees to a comprehensive strategic partnership with the U.S., it would represent a remarkable breakthrough in bilateral ties. Still, such a partnership would not represent a significant shift in Hanoi’s foreign policy.
Why Australia and Vietnam should create a visa exemption program
he move would help advance several core areas of cooperation in the burgeoning bilateral relationship.
Vietnam and US to upgrade diplomatic relationship next month
The move is a win for U.S. diplomacy, but is consistent with Hanoi’s goal of building relationships with all of the contending major powers.
Vietnam, US eye new level of partnership when conditions allow
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Vietnam and the U.S. are deepening their dynamic and robust cooperation efforts, making « progress towards new level of relations when conditions are right. »
Can an upgraded US partnership help Vietnam escape China’s orbit ?
Recent history shows the dangers in seeking to escape the gravitational pull of its northern neighbor.
Biden says he will visit Vietnam ‘shortly’
esident Joe Biden said on Tuesday he would be traveling to Vietnam « shortly » because the country wanted to elevate its relationship with the United States and become a major partner.
Has Vietnam changed its tune on a diplomatic upgrade with the US ?
Comments by U.S. President Joe Biden last week seem to suggest so, but there is reason to remain skeptical pending further confirmations.
Vietnam to have first post-war resident papal representative
The Vatican and Vietnam have agreed to have a Resident Papal Representative in Hanoi, they said on Thursday, a step years in the making that could lead to full diplomatic relations with the communist-run country and provide a model for…
Both US parties support Vietnam relations
The U.S. and Vietnam’s bilateral relations have enjoyed support from both the Democratic Party and Republican Party, U.S. officials said upon receiving Vietnamese officials in Washington D.C.
China’s double wedge against efforts to foster Vietnam-US relations
Just as Beijing seeks to coerce Hanoi in the South China Sea, it warns about Washington’s intentions closer to home.
South Korea’s Yoon starts Vietnam visit
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol arrived in Hanoi Thursday for a state visit at the invitation of President Vo Van Thuong.
What role does ideology play in Vietnam’s foreign policy ?
Communist ideology is an important factor in the making of Hanoi’s foreign policy, but it is far from the only one.
Vietnam seeks safer maritime security partnerships
In March 2023, China and ASEAN resumed negotiations on the South China Sea (SCS) Code of Conduct, which aims to reduce the risk of conflict in the disputed maritime zone. But such progress has not calmed the situation. In February…
Vietnam government furious about release of Australian commemorative war coins
Vietnam’s communist government has demanded Australia cease issuing commemorative coins that, it says, show the flag of the toppled US-backed South Vietnam, a claim Canberra has denied.