US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday called for upholding “freedom of navigation” in the disputed South China Sea. “We share a vision of an Indo-Pacific that is free,…
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Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has held talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on issues related to the South China Sea. Chinh is in China to attend the World…
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President Welcomes Ambassadors of UAE, Sri Lanka, Chile
by Jay Akaraby Jay AkaraPresident Võ Văn Thưởng on Tuesday received the Ambassadors of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sri Lanka and Chile to Việt Nam who came to present their credentials. President Võ Văn…
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The Long An Province’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will allocate more than VNĐ6.3 billion (US$271,000) to strengthen the prevention of animal diseases this year. The Long An Province’s Department…
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Man detained after what looked like a smoke bomb was thrown at Fumio Kishida just before speech The Japanese prime minister, Fumio Kishida, has escaped unhurt after he was apparently…
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The presidency is largely ceremonial but is among four top positions in Vietnam, where the Communist Party holds power. Vietnam’s National Assembly has confirmed Vo Van Thuong as the country’s…
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Only 30-40% of Vietnamese car buyers resort to bank loans compared to some 80% in developed countries.The rates vary by geographical region, with automobile firms saying more customers in the…
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There are many opportunities for Vietnamese goods, especially agricultural products, to enter foreign distribution channels, says Ta Hoang Linh, director of the Europe – America Market Department, Industry and Trade…
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Holding out against China in a row over reefs
by Cai Xiaby Cai XiaChina has had an unusually busy and bizarre week. On Monday – as the saga over the alleged spy balloon dragged into its 11th day – a fresh spat erupted between Beijing…
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Nimitz Strike Group, Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Drill in South China Sea
A United States Navy carrier strike group and amphibious ready group are drilling in the South China Sea in the service’s latest effort to test how the formations can operate…