International relations
Australia upgrades relations with Vietnam to 'strategic partnership'
Hanoi's ties on par with those for U.S., China, India, South Korea, Japan and Russia
Politics
Energy
Vietnam seeks tech transfer from Chinese energy giant
PowerChina among foreign investors shifting business to Southeast Asian country
South China Sea
Vietnam and Philippines sign deal on South China Sea security
Pact comes as China more aggressively asserts itself in the disputed area
Davos 2024
Trump, wars in Ukraine and Gaza overshadow Asia in Davos
Eurocentric gathering shifts spotlight on conflicts in and close to home
Indo-Pacific
U.S. trade deputy Bianchi to quit as top official for Asia
Move comes after failed IPEF talks as Vietnam and Indonesia rejected demands
Economy
Vietnam's lagging North-Central region sees investment boom
Increased economic development may help boost high-speed rail project
Politics
Vietnam PM says 'everything is good' with top leader's health
Chinh emphasizes that both the U.S. and China are 'strategic partners'
Politics
Vietnam's top leader attends parliament session after health concerns
79-year-old has been head of ruling Communist Party since 2011
International relations
Indonesia's Jokowi begins trip to Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei
Talks to include economy and defense as China's clout grows
Food & Beverage
Japanese scallops to be processed in Vietnam after China ban
Sellers eye lower-cost labor as inventory builds amid domestic worker shortage
Opinion
Vietnam's show of welcome for Xi reflects growing self-confidence
Success of 'bamboo diplomacy' clears way for giving face to Chinese leader
International relations
Vietnam and China agree to build 'shared future' as Xi visits Trong
Leaders of communist neighbors meet in Hanoi
Opinion
Vietnam could use more friends like Japan
Upgraded strategic partnership to lead to more defense deals and exchanges
International relations
Xi Jinping to visit Vietnam with rail project talks expected
Chinese and Vietnamese communist parties to discuss rare earths, 'common destiny': sources
Indo-Pacific
Canada trade agency to open offices in Tokyo, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City
Ottawa accelerates Indo-Pacific push after entering Jakarta and Seoul
Obituaries
Kissinger cast a long and uneven shadow in Southeast Asia
Controversial bringer of war and peace left mixed messages in the region
International relations
Vietnam president calls for deeper security ties in Japan speech
Vo Van Thuong hails 50 years of diplomatic relations in address to parliament
Economy
Vietnam to raise tax rate for multinationals from 2024
Experts say country must improve infrastructure to attract more foreign money
International relations
Japan and Vietnam upgrade security ties with eye on China
Leaders discuss potential equipment aid from Tokyo amid South China Sea tensions
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Environment
Vietnam ramps up scrutiny of threats from sand mining
Officials look for 'unusual' activity as erosion puts homes at risk
South China Sea
South China Sea brims with rare earth and renewable power promise
Chinese companies are early movers with wind turbines in disputed waterway
Politics
Vietnam's 'Madam Nhan' graft case seeps into political sphere
Former AIC chairwoman on the run as rumors of an intraparty power struggle swirl
International relations
India, Vietnam foreign ministers confirm aligned national interests
Jaishankar discusses economic and security issues during Hanoi visit
Technology
Alleged Vietnam spyware targeting foreign officials 'unacceptable': EU
Cyber surveillance reports come amid upgrade of relations with Washington