Vietnam

U.S. 08/22/20, 16:22

Amid tensions in the South China Sea, the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry warned that Chinese bombers in the waters off the disputed Paracel Islands threaten peace in the region. "Parties bringing weapons as well as fighter jets to Vietnam's Hoang Sa Islands ...

Asia & Pacific 11/20/19, 01:19

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday accused China of using coercion and intimidation against smaller Asian nations to impose its will in the South China Sea. He urged Vietnam and others in the region to push back. “We will not ...

Politics 07/21/19, 11:00

President Donald Trump's administration has expressed concern over reports that China is interfering with oil and gas activities in the South China Sea, including Vietnam’s long-standing exploration and production activities, calling Beijing to stop its bullying actions in the region. In ...

Asia & Pacific 06/29/19, 15:14

Vietnam will import liquefied natural gas (LNG) among other goods from the United States, local state media reported. The move is a response to recent warnings by President Donald Trump that the country is a terrible trade abuser. According to Vietnam ...

U.S. 06/07/19, 21:10

Estonia and the Caribbean island nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines were elected to the U.N. Security Council on Friday, marking the first time the countries will hold seats on the U.N.'s most powerful body.Niger, Tunisia and Vietnam also ...

Asia & Pacific 05/27/19, 05:43

Locals and foreigners are now looking beyond Vietnam’s biggest cities and finding potential in second-tier locales

Asia & Pacific 05/22/19, 09:35

Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups that are recognized officially by the government

Business 05/20/19, 00:20

Deal is significant not only because it facilitates exports, but also as it lays out commitments on human rights, labor unions, and environmental protection

Asia & Pacific 05/18/19, 03:30

New report spells out four tracks Vietnam could take moving into an economy based on developing technology

Asia & Pacific 05/03/19, 07:20

A Vietnamese conglomerate is developing low-priced handsets for sale in-country despite historic consumer preference for foreign brands

Asia & Pacific 05/02/19, 20:25

The Vietnamese woman who was tried for the killing of the estranged half brother of North Korea's leader was released Friday from a Malaysian prison and due to fly back to Hanoi later in the day, her lawyer and an ...

Asia & Pacific 04/24/19, 02:54

China is the world’s biggest exporter in the industry, and Vietnam is the second biggest

Asia & Pacific 04/23/19, 03:53

To meet increasing health care needs, Vietnam may need to turn to private funding

Asia & Pacific 04/21/19, 02:10

The $183 million cleanup of Bien Hoa airport is the second site to be cleaned up

Asia & Pacific 04/19/19, 03:52

Vietnam vies with five other governments for sovereignty of the South China Sea, but its occupation of islands has dodged the anger of other countries

Asia & Pacific 04/16/19, 08:55

The average income of women in the Southeast Asian country is $224 (5.2 million Vietnam dong) a month

Asia & Pacific 04/15/19, 01:08

Supporters of a no-go area for motorbikes say restrictions are needed to cut pollution and congestion

Asia & Pacific 04/11/19, 23:51

Agriculture secretary Sonny Perdue says glyphosate unlikely to cause cancer and that farmers need it

Asia & Pacific 04/11/19, 12:06

The Latest on President Donald Trump's meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in (all times local): 12:55 p.m. President Donald Trump says the U.S. wants to see sanctions against North Korea continue for now. President Donald Trump walks with South Korean President Moon ...

Business 04/11/19, 04:18

The Southeast Asia nation is on two lists: the top four countries to benefit from US-China trade tensions, and the top four countries to lose