SWIFT sanctions add twist to Vietnam-Russia coal plant dispute
Hanoi refrains from condemning Ukraine invasion by its old Soviet partner
Vietnam’s exports to Russia hampered by Western sanctions
Sanctions imposed by the U.S. and Western world on Russia have caused Vietnamese export order and transaction delays.
Russia-Ukraine conflict pushes up Vietnam inflation estimate
Dragon Capital has upped its inflation forecast for this year from 3.5 percent to 3.58-4.18 percent following the surge on oil prices due to the Russia-Ukraine imbroglio.
Vietnamese in Russia worried about economic fallout of western sanctions
Amid the global sanctions against Russia, Khanh An did not know if she should also run to the bank to withdraw money like her friends did.
Vietnam’s PM issues dispatch on protecting 7,000 Vietnamese citizens in Ukraine
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has signed official dispatch 201/CD-TTg dated February 26, 2022, on the protection of Vietnamese citizens and legal entities in Ukraine.
Vietnamese in Ukraine see life upended amid crisis
Ukrainian-Vietnamese are taking shelter, stockpiling food and keeping their fingers crossed amid the crisis with Russia.
Vietnamese in Ukraine remain hopeful despite tensions with Russia
Ethnic Vietnamese living near the Ukraine-Russia border hope the tension between the two countries will not escalate into conflict.
Vietnam poised to resume nuclear project a decade after Fukushima
Vietnam says it will proceed with a project to build a 10-megawatt nuclear research reactor with Russian help, a move seen as a new step toward reviving plans to build nuclear power plants a decade after the Fukushima disaster.
Vietnam’s President Phuc visit to Switzerland and Russia
Vietnam’s President Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited Switzerland and Russia(November25-December 2) to promote his country’s bilateral ties with the two countries.
Vietnam warship takes part in ASEAN – Russia naval drills
The first-ever joint naval exercise between Russia and Southeast Asia is being held off the Indonesian coast, and Vietnam has sent its frigate HQ-012 Ly Thai To.
Vietnam to produce more Sputnik V vaccine in deal with Russia
Russia and Vietnam have agreed to expand production of Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine in Vietnam, Russian sovereign wealth fund RDIF, which markets the vaccine internationally, said on Wednesday.
President Phuc discusses oil, energy cooperation in Putin meeting
Russia and Vietnam have agreed to continue their cooperation in the oil and gas sector.
Russia, Vietnam aim for further promotion of partnership
The statement confirms the « mutual intent for further promotion of relations of comprehensive strategic partnership »
Vietnamese warship participates in ASEAN – Russia naval drills
The frigate HQ-012 Ly Thai To has arrived in Indonesia to participate in the ARNEX joint exercise between ASEAN and Russia.
PM requests Russia to prioritize Covid vaccines for Vietnam
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Tuesday requested Russia to speed up procedures for signed Covid-19 vaccine contracts so Vietnam could receive the vaccines as early as possible this year.
Russia and Vietnam: An alliance of convenience
Moscow’s interests in Hanoi’s arms and oil make for a tricky strategic juggling act with Beijing.
Vietnam says agrees tech transfers on Russian, U.S. COVID-19 vaccines
Vietnam has reached agreements on technology transfers for Russian and U.S. coronavirus vaccines, the government said in a statement, without elaborating.
Vietnam set to produce Russian Sputnik V vaccine this year
A Health Ministry research center is in negotiation with the developer of Sputnik V to obtain the necessary technology for its production.
Vietnam says approves Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for use
Vietnam has approved Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for use against COVID-19, its health ministry said, the second coronavirus shot to be approved in the Southeast Asian country after the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Russia gifts Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine to Vietnam
Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev has handed over a batch of Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine gifted by his government to Vietnam.
Russia to reopen air travel with Vietnam
Russia is looking to restart commercial flights later this month with Vietnam, India, Finland and Qatar after certain epidemiological criteria are met.
Travel firms propose bringing Russian tourists back to Khanh Hoa
Russian travel companies based in Khanh Hoa, home to beach town Nha Trang, have proposed reopening the central province to Russian tourists from November.
Vietnam tank crew crowned champion at International Army Games in Russia
Vietnam has won the final round in Group 2 of the Tank Biathlon competition at the ongoing International Army Games in Russia.
Vietnam tank crew loses on technicality at International Army Games
Vietnam crossed the finish line first in the Tank Biathlon competition in Russia on Monday but was placed second due to “technical mistakes.”
Vietnam health ministry to buy Russian COVID-19 vaccine
Vietnam’s health ministry has registered to buy a Russian COVID-19 vaccine, state television reported on Friday, as the Southeast Asian country fights a new outbreak of the coronavirus following months of no local cases.
Vietnam PM lauds anti-corruption accord with Russia
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Monday (Feb 17) congratulated the Government Inspectorate of Vietnam and the Russian Presidential Anti-Corruption Directorate on their expansion of anti-corruption cooperation.