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.
Vietnam asks Australian firms to stop using flag of defunct regime
Vietnam has demanded that Australian state firms stop issuing products with images of a yellow flag from a regime that no longer exists.
Savvy Vietnam in a New Cold War sweet spot
SE Asian nation neither pro-US nor pro-China as communist regime leverages a ‘three no’s’ foreign policy to its multi-aligned benefit.
Is a US-Vietnam strategic partnership likely to happen soon ?
Despite auspicious diplomatic recent developments, an upgrade of the bilateral relationship remains unlikely, at least for now.
Blinken breaks ground on $1.2B US embassy compound in Hanoi
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken joined a ceremony Saturday to break ground on a $1.2 billion U.S. embassy compound in Hanoi.
Blinken to seek strategic upgrade of U.S.-Vietnam ties
Before attending a Group of Seven foreign ministers’ meeting in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be visiting Vietnam as Washington tries to elevate diplomatic ties with Hanoi and potentially pave the way for a visit…
Blinken to visit Vietnam this week
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Vietnam this week before heading to the G7 Ministers’ Meeting in Japan.
Vietnam may resist diplomatic upgrade with Washington as U.S.-China tensions simmer
A push by the United States to upgrade ties with Vietnam this year is facing resistance in Hanoi, over what experts say are concerns that China could see the move as hostile at a time of tension between superpowers Beijing…
Vietnam the epitome of a Belt and Road hedge
Unlike welcoming neighbors, Hanoi has staked out a mostly non-committal position on Beijing’s infrastructure-building policy.
Vietnam calls for end of violence in Myanmar
The Vietnamese Ambassador to the U.N. called all parties to exercise restraint, stop violence and dialogue to reach a peaceful solution to the Myanmar issue.
Vietnam-Australia relations at 50
The past half-century has witnessed a remarkable convergence of interests between the two nations, and there is a promise of closer cooperation to come.
Why Vietnam’s UN abstention on Ukraine was a rational move
The country’s domestic political structure emphasizes continuity in foreign policy, and changes its stance only when there is a clear benefit in doing so.
How a new Vietnam-Indonesia deal will affect South China Sea disputes
A recent agreement between Indonesia and Vietnam over maritime boundaries in the South China Sea will likely smooth over the occasionally tense relationship between the two South East Asian nations.
Vietnam and India are now acting to contain aggressive China
A silent change is taking place in Asia. Beijing’s unbridled territorial ambitions are compelling regional players to look for trustworthy partners. India, Japan, Vietnam and Australia seek to balance Chinese aggression through local partnerships. Deepening bilateral and multilateral ties is a natural…
Why Vietnam’s political shake-up will not affect its foreign policy
Two structural constraints, one international and one domestic, ensure a high degree of continuity in Hanoi’s external relations.