Sep 10 Biden says aim of U.S. outreach to Vietnam is global stability, not ‘containing China’ By Josh Boak, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Sunday his visit to Vietnam to showcase stronger ties with Hanoi was not about trying to start a “cold war” with China, but rather was part of a broader effort to provide global stability by building U.S. relationships throughout… Continue reading
Sep 10 Watch 1:57 News Wrap: Vietnam elevates U.S. diplomatic status as Biden visits Hanoi In our news wrap Sunday, Biden visits Vietnam to strengthen diplomatic relations, Hurricane Lee is expected to regain strength as it churns through the Atlantic Ocean, at least 43 people died in a drone attack in Sudan’s capital, and American… Continue watching
Aug 28 WATCH: White House announces Biden will visit Hanoi next month to strengthen U.S.-Vietnam relations By Associated Press President Joe Biden is heading to Vietnam next month to meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other Vietnamese leaders, the White House announced on Monday. Continue reading
Jul 04 Vietnam bans ‘Barbie’ movie over map of South China Sea By Associated Press The newspaper Vietnam Express reported that posters advertising the movie, which was supposed to open in Vietnamese theaters on July 21, were removed from websites of Vietnamese movie distributors after Monday's decision. Continue reading
Jun 16 Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked Pentagon Papers exposing Vietnam War secrets, dies at 92 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Daniel Ellsberg, the government analyst and whistleblower who leaked the Pentagon Papers in 1971, has died at 92. Ellsberg had announced in February that he was terminally ill with pancreatic cancer. Continue reading
Jun 14 Long-awaited Vietnam energy plan aims to boost renewables, but fossil fuels still in the mix By Victoria Milko, Associated Press Experts say the plan will aid the country's transition toward renewable energy and provides more clarity for businesses looking to invest in Vietnam's energy market. Continue reading
Apr 15 U.S., Vietnam pledge to boost relations during Blinken’s visit to Hanoi By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Blinken and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh pledged to boost relations to new levels as they met just two weeks after the 50th anniversary of the U.S. troop withdrawal that marked the end of America’s direct military involvement in… Continue reading
Sep 11 China to donate 3M vaccine doses to Vietnam By Associated Press The Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the pledge Saturday as he wrapped up a two-day visit to Hanoi. The visit comes amid a virus lockdown in Vietnam to contain a coronavirus surge. Continue reading
Aug 24 Possible Havana syndrome case delays Harris trip to Vietnam By Alexandra Jaffe, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' trip from Singapore to Vietnam was delayed several hours Tuesday by an investigation into a possible case of the so-called Havana Syndrome in Hanoi, administration officials said. Continue reading
Dec 16 U.S. brands Vietnam and Switzerland as currency manipulators By Martin Crutsinger, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The U.S. Treasury Department report said that Vietnam and Switzerland were the only two countries that met all three criteria for being named a currency manipulator. Continue reading