Why Vietnam needs to pivot landward for its security
With China increasing the pressure both on land and at sea, Vietnam is facing a hard choice: should it continue its maritime tilt adopted since the early 2000s or should it pivot back to the land like it did throughout…
Why the people of Vietnam have surprisingly warm views of Americans, despite the history
Anti-Americanism in Vietnam is less pronounced than in many other parts of the world, and it likely stems from Vietnamese views about wealth and capitalism.
Why a maritime focus is vital for Vietnam’s security
Geography influences the strategic choices of all countries, but Vietnam is an interesting case of a ‘swing’ state in comparative grand-strategy terms.
Why the US used Agent Orange in Vietnam and what makes it so deadly
Of all the controversies surrounding the Vietnam War, one of the most enduring continues to be the use of Agent Orange.
From war to peace : Vietnam’s rubber sandals march on
Made from recycled military truck or aircraft tyres, Vietnam’s hand-made rubber sandals, the famously rugged footwear of the Viet Cong, have travelled vast distances over the decades.
Square in Paris named after Vietnamese pilot Do Huu Vi
A small square in the 16th arrondissement of Paris has been named after Vietnamese pilot Do Huu Vi, one of the first pilots in the French military, who died at age 33 in a combat in France during World War I (1914-1918).
Nguyen Dynasty jade bowl fetches $892,000 at French auction
A jade bowl owned by Tu Duc, the fourth king of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty, has been sold for EUR845,000 (US$892,000) at an auction in Paris.
Russia-Vietnam relationship explained after controversial vote on UN Human Rights Council
Russia found an ally in Vietnam after it voted against a US-led motion to suspend Moscow from the UN Human Rights Council. Express.co.uk explores the two countries’ long history of political friendship.
Hanoi Party chief orders suspension of old French-style building demolition
The leader of the Hanoi Party Committee has directed the suspension of the demolition of an old French-style edifice, most of which has been destroyed so far, to serve a project on building a modern commercial complex in Ba Dinh District.
‘Napalm Girl’ back in Vietnam, on display at HCMC exhibition
Photographer Nick Ut is holding in HCMC an exhibition of 22 photos he took 50 years ago during his time as a war correspondent, including his iconic ‘Napalm Girl’.
Why won’t Vietnam teach the history of the Sino-Vietnamese war?
Vietnam is reluctant to include the 1979 conflict in history textbooks, continuing a decades-long silence.
66 Years In The Skies: The History Of Vietnam Airlines
Last month marked 66 years since Vietnam Airlines first took to the skies under the name Vietnam Civil Aviation.
Roman-style gladiator arena under restoration in Hue
A Roman-style arena where elephants and tigers were pitted against each other during the Nguyen Dynasty reign is being restored in the former imperial city of Hue.
Chinese-Vietnamese families refuse to vacate century old apartments in Saigon’s Chinatown
Many families who call Cho Lon neighborhood “home” are putting their foot down and refusing to move out of apartments that have been attached to their families for decades, despite the government’s relocation plan meant to send them to modern condo buildings.
China-US rivalry : how Vietnam’s deft balancing act keeps it from having to pick sides
Hanoi has shunned overreliance on any foreign power and enhanced its defensive capabilities by developing a global network of strategic partnerships. Thanks to its ‘omnibalancing’ strategy, a self-reliant Vietnam is neither too dependent on, nor fully vulnerable to, any superpower
Vietnam did not ‘bully’ China ahead of bloody 79 war
On November 14, Yanis Varoufakis, founder and general secretary of Greece’s left-wing European Realistic Disobedience Front, opined that China’s past actions towards Vietnam were not imperialist.
Hue to restore five Nguyen Dynasty monuments
Thua Thien-Hue Province, home to the former imperial capital of Hue, will renovate five downgraded vestiges of the Nguyen Dynasty over the next five years.
In rare three-party conclave, Vietnam pushes back against growing chinese influence
Hanoi is becoming increasingly unnerved by the growing Chinese influence over its longstanding clients, Cambodia and Laos.
These elephant-riding warrior sisters freed ancient Vietnam from Chinese rule
From atop their war elephants, the Trung sisters ousted China’s Han overlords in A.D. 40. They have since become heroic icons to Vietnamese people all over the world.
Vietnam prime minister to make first visit To India at year-end
This will be Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s first visit to India since taking charge in April this year.
Will Vietnam be America’s next strategic partner ?
The momentum is now set for the two countries to announce their long overdue strategic partnership the next time their top leaders meet in person.
The prisons turned relics of Vietnam
The story of these prisons is as twisted as the history of Vietnam
Hue seeks UNESCO recognition for royal dings
Hue Town is preparing to seek UNESCO’s world heritage recognition for nine dings of the Nguyen Dynasty, Vietnam’s last royal rulers.
Do China and Vietnam have similar alliance policies ?
Despite obvious areas of friction between China and Vietnam, their alliance policies are more similar than is often acknowledged.
International solidarity rebuilt postwar Vietnam
During the Vietnam War, the city of Vinh was almost destroyed by US bombing. Socialists around the world helped rebuild it. Today, Vinh’s architecture stands as a monument to that internationalist solidarity.
Chinese honours compatriot martyrs in Vietnam
Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo and 30 other members of the Chinese embassy on Saturday paid tribute to Chinese martyrs ahead of the traditional Tomb-Sweeping Day that falls on Sunday (April 3).