U.S., Vietnam have work to do to build out new partnership
The agreement reached by Washington and Hanoi to upgrade bilateral ties, unveiled by U.S. President Joe Biden and Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on Sept. 10, shows that this relationship is increasingly rooted in shared regional objectives…
US chipmakers march south as Vietnam subsidizes its tech future
Just as Vietnam comes into its unique role in China-U.S. relations, Hanoi’s policymakers are trying to find their niche in the global semiconductor industry.
China sees ‘Cold War mentality’ in US-Vietnam pact, Vietnamese disagree
When Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and United States President Joe Biden upgraded diplomatic relations to their highest level last weekend, Chinese officials responded by raising the spectre of a new Cold War playing out in Southeast Asia.
The U.S.-Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership is not all about China
The upgrade in ties was consistent with Hanoi’s longstanding goal of building a network of relationships with the region and the world.
US President Joe Biden sees Vietnam as ‘critical power’
U.S. President Joe Biden posted a video on social media platform X, formerly called Twitter, on Tuesday (U.S. time), affirming that Vietnam is a ‘critical partner’ in the Indo-Pacific region.
New Vietnam – US relationship means more ‘strategic’ foreign policy
Vietnam and the U.S. establishing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership represents a shift in U.S. perspectives on the « strategic » factor of foreign relations between the two partners, an expert says.
US denies Cold War with China in historic Vietnam visit
President Joe Biden has denied that the US is attempting to stem China’s international influence, after signing a new historic deal with Vietnam.
Biden leads US tech execs in Vietnam talks
US President Joe Biden and senior executives from top American tech firms including Google and Intel will meet Vietnamese business leaders Monday after the two countries agreed to deepen cooperation in the face of shared concerns about China.
Vietnam Airlines to buy 50 Boeing 737 Max jets
Vietnam Airlines is set to sign a US$10-billion deal with U.S. aviation giant Boeing to buy 50 737 Max narrow-body aircraft.
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.
Education a highlight in Vietnam-US relations
Education has been one of the most prominent areas of cooperation between Vietnam and the US, with both sides designing many policies to strengthen bilateral partnership in this field based on the shared view that education is the foundation of…
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.
Engineer shortage may harm US plan to turn Vietnam into chips powerhouse
A chronic shortage of engineers in Vietnam is emerging as a major challenge to the growth of its semiconductor industry and to U.S. plans of fast-tracking the Southeast Asian nation as a chips hub to hedge against China-related supply risks.
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.
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.
Vietnam demands return of stolen artifacts from US museum
The Department of Cultural Heritage has requested the Denver Art Museum in the U.S. to return several Vietnamese artifacts that were stolen in the past.
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. »
Vietnam’s wealthiest tycoon becomes Asia’s fifth richest person as VinFast surges on Nasdaq debut
Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, Vietnam’s wealthiest man, joined the top ranks of Asia’s richest after shares of his electric vehicle maker VinFast Auto surged 255% on the company’s Nasdaq debut, adding a whopping $39 billion to his net worth.
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.