7 die in Vietnam hospital
Seven people have died and a woman is in intensive care after kidney dialysis treatment at a northern Vietnam hospital.
The incident happened at Hoa...
Cambodia targets Vietnamese ‘newcomers’
Cambodia has threatened to deport any Vietnamese “newcomers” unable to produce the required documentation.
The Ministry of Interior says it plans to revoke documentation for...
Obama prepares to arm old foe
Vietnam’s once-seemingly invincible military was starved of investment for many years. Source: Wikimedia
US President Barack Obama has announced an end to the US embargo...
Hanoi signs military deals with India
China is unlikely to be overly concerned about the arrival of the Indian navy in the South China Sea. Source: Wikimedia
Vietnam and India have...
Hanoi, Manila and Tokyo condemn Chinese island runway test
China’s claims to the South China Sea are incompatible with those of its neighbours. Source: Wikimedia
Hanoi has accused Beijing of violating its sovereignty by...
Vietnam tells China to back off
Paracel Islands
Vietnam has repeated requests that China respects its sovereignty and international law, abide by the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in...
Vietnam jails leading blogger
A prominent Vietnamese blogger has been jailed for 10 years after being found guilty of distorting official policies and criticising the Communist leadership on...
Hanoi reports trade deficit
Vietnamese coffee is a major export, often after a civet has excreted the beans first. Source: Pixabay
Vietnam will continue running a trade deficit this...
Vietnam leads way with trade deal
Port of Vancouver, the largest port on the west coast of North America by metric tonnes of total cargo. Source: Wikimedia
While the Pacific region is moving...
Vietnam: political change, economic stability
The sun is rising on Vietnam's economy. Source: Wikimedia
The markets have been worried by the Vietnamese Communist Party’s apparent inability to opt for a...
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