Vietnamese becomes official language in San Francisco
The San Francisco City Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted unanimously to declare Vietnamese as an official language in the city, with the need to provide translation services.
Remains of US soldiers repatriated
A ceremony to repatriate two sets of remains believed to be of U.S. soldiers listed as missing in action (MIA) from the war in Vietnam was held at the Da Nang International Airport on Tuesday.
US raises concern over convictions of rights advocates in Vietnam
The U.S. State Department on Monday raised concerns about convictions of rights advocates in Vietnam, including five since January, and called on the country’s government to respect freedom of expression, association, and religion.
Vietnam lists overseas dissident groups as ‘terrorist organisations’
Vietnam has listed two political groups operating in the United States as « terrorist organisations », accusing them of orchestrating attacks and promoting a secessionist agenda, its internal security agency said on Wednesday.
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).
US ambassador returns lost Vietnam War diary to veteran
U.S. ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper on Tuesday returned a wartime diary to a Vietnamese veteran in Hanoi.
Vietnam pushes US to grant it ‘market economy’ status
Hanoi has spent the past year lobbying Washington intensely to bring its anti-dumping rules closer in line with the EU’s approach.
Will Vietnam turn to Russia or America for its new jet fighter ?
Vietnam needs to upgrade its ageing fighter fleet. But it faces a list of less than optimal options.
Chipmakers among 15 US firms eyeing $8 bln Vietnam investment
Fifteen U.S. companies, including semiconductors firms, have expressed interest in investing $8 billion in Vietnam in clean energy infrastructure, contingent on the country’s progress on renewable energy rules, a senior U.S. official said on Friday.
Vietnam says US ‘non-market economy’ label is bad for bilateral ties
Vietnam’s ambassador to the United States on Tuesday urged Washington to end its « non-market economy » label on Hanoi, warning that maintaining the resulting punitive duties on Vietnamese goods is bad for increasingly close bilateral ties.
Boeing to boost manufacturing in Vietnam as supplier builds plant
South Korean aero parts supplier KP Aero Industries said on Wednesday (Jan 24) it plans to invest US$20 million in a Vietnam factory to assemble components for Boeing planes, a move that would expand the US aviation firm’s manufacturing network…
U.S.-Vietnam cooperation growing, maturing, DOD official says
Defense cooperation between the United States and Vietnam is growing, but it is only one aspect of the growing relationship between the two countries, said Lindsey W. Ford, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for South and Southeast Asia.
US agency in tie-up with Hanoi hospital to improve stroke care
The United States Mission to Vietnam has said it will provide training and technical support for the stroke center at Bach Mai Hospital, northern Vietnam’s largest medical facility.
Vietnam’s pivot
In navigating the US-China power play in Southeast Asia, Vietnam seem to have the right moves.
US sees no impact on Vietnam ties from Hanoi-Beijing defence pledges
The United States will continue to closely cooperate with Vietnam, a U.S. official said after Hanoi announced last week strengthened ties with China, including on defence and security, as the two great powers compete for influence.
Nvidia to expand ties with Vietnam, support AI development
U.S. chipmaker Nvidia’s chief executive said on Monday the company will expand its partnership with Vietnam’s top tech firms and support the country in training talent for developing artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.
About 30,000 Vietnamese students study in US
Currently, there are approximately 30,000 Vietnamese students studying in the U.S., making Vietnam the Southeast Asian country with the largest number of students pursuing education in the United States.
Intel backs out of planned Vietnam chip expansion, report claims
According to a Reuters report, the company expressed concerns about the country’s excessive bureaucracy and unstable power supply.
Intel reportedly shelves planned chip operation expansion in Vietnam
Intel’s about-turn would be a blow to Vietnam’s growing ambitions to play a larger role in the global semiconductor industry. It has been holding talks with chipmakers, hoping to lure firms seeking to diversify their supply chain.
U.S. ambassador tours Orange County Vietnamese communities
The United States ambassador to Vietnam and local elected leaders on Monday stressed the importance of building economic relations between the U.S. and Vietnam as they toured Little Saigon and met with residents.
Vietnam eyes $200B bilateral trade with US
Vietnamese and U.S. businesses should increase partnership to bring the two countries’ trade value to a new record of $200 billion, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang said Tuesday.
Can Vietnam help america counter China ?
In the weeks since U.S. President Joe Biden traveled to Hanoi to announce a “comprehensive strategic partnership” with Vietnam, many commentators have described it as a historic turning point in U.S.-Vietnamese relations.
High-tech supply chains and the US-Vietnam upgrade
The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy.
US in talks with Vietnam on major historic arms deal
The Biden administration is in talks with Vietnam over an agreement for the largest arms transfer in history between the ex-Cold War adversaries, according to two people familiar with a deal that could irk China and sideline Russia.
Vietnam dissidents to relocate to US under Biden administration deal, report says
The reported expatriations shed some light on the compromises that preceded the landmark upgrade in the diplomatic partnership between Hanoi and Washington.
PM requests support for Vietnamese students in US
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested that the University of San Francisco (USF) grants Vietnamese students more scholarships as he visited its campus in California on Monday.