UK strikes deal to more swiftly deport illegal migrants back to Vietnam The deal is the strongest Vietnam’s government has agreed with another country on migration, Downing Street said. The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
Vietnam leader’s UK visit overshadowed by ‘interrogation’ of BBC journalist Britain urged to pressure Vietnam over her release The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
North Korea displays new long-range missile as Kim Jong Un oversees massive military parade Parade, which began on Friday night, marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers’ Party The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
North Korea's Kim vows to build a 'socialist paradise' ahead of a likely military parade North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has lauded what he called his country’s fight against a U_S_-led military threat and vowed to turn North Korea into “the best socialist paradise in the world." The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
Vietnam's Laid-off Communist Officials Face Uncertain Future Sipping green tea in his garden of roses, ex-communist party official Nguyen Van Cuong says he is "jobless but happy" after Vietnam cut 80,000 state roles this week. International Business Times · Jul 6, 2025
Trump touts a Vietnam trade deal victory—but details on transshipment and import pledges remain unclear Trump said the U.S. will impose a 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports to the U.S. Goods transshipped through Vietnam will get 40%. Fortune · Jul 3, 2025
France's Macron In Vietnam To Offer Third Way Between US, China France's Emmanuel Macron will hold talks Monday in Vietnam at the start of his Southeast Asia tour, an opportunity to test his "Indo-Pacific strategy" in a region caught in the middle of the confrontation between the United States and China. International Business Times · May 26, 2025
Vietnam marks 50 years since war’s end and focuses on reconciliation during a period of new tensions Vietnam marked the 50th anniversary of the end of the war with the U.S. and the formation of the modern nation The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025
As Trump threatens tariffs, Vietnam scrambles to avert economic disaster The Southeast Asian country is hoping for a reprieve from 46 percent duty, which would pummel its economy. Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2025
Trump says Xi in Vietnam to ‘screw’ US as China calls for unity against tariff ‘bullying’ Chinese president urges Vietnam to resist ‘unilateral bullying’ The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025
Xi's Vietnam Trip Aiming To 'Screw' US, Says Trump China's President Xi Jinping paid tribute to Vietnam's late revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh on Tuesday, his last day of a trip to Hanoi that President Donald Trump said was aiming to "screw" the United States. International Business Times · Apr 15, 2025
‘No winners’ in a trade war, says China’s Xi as he heads to Vietnam on charm offensive Xi Jinping expected to present China as reliable partner in contrast to US, which imposed – then suspended – tariffs over 40% on some countries The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2025
Vietnam, Spain Pledge To Upgrade Ties After Tariff Shock The leaders of Spain and Vietnam pledged on Wednesday to upgrade ties to the highest level, as the two countries attempt to manage the fallout from enormous tariffs imposed by Washington. International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025
Vietnam Says To Buy More US Goods As It Seeks Tariff Delay The Southeast Asian manufacturing powerhouse counted the United States as its biggest export market in the first three months of the year, but its key customer has now hit it with a colossal 46 percent duties. International Business Times · Apr 8, 2025
International Business Times UK · Apr 8, 2025 'Tariffs Are Like Medicine': Here's How Asian Economies Reacted to Trump's Tariff Waves Trump's statement of likening tariffs to 'medicine' comes in response to various leaders' request to reduce tariffs amidst worsening stock market conditions.
International Business Times · Apr 6, 2025 Vietnam Seeks US Tariff Delay As Economic Growth Slows In First Quarter Vietnam has asked for a last-minute delay to colossal tariffs imposed by Washington as government figures showed on Sunday that its economy grew at a slightly slower pace in the first quarter.
Fortune · Apr 4, 2025 'China plus one' bets unravel as Southeast Asian economies get steep 'Liberation Day' tariffs Companies that embraced supply-chain diversification by moving some operations to economies geographically close to China now face an array of bad options.
The Conversation · Mar 6, 2025 Budget efficiency contrast in ASEAN: Tales from Indonesia and Vietnam Indonesia’s new president, Prabowo Subianto, is cooking up a storm to fulfil his political promises – which include his flagship Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, food security, energy security, housing, and defence. The cost is high, and massive budget cuts to prioritise these government programmes are already underway.
Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2025 Vietnam court jails journalist Huy Duc for 30 months over Facebook posts Huy Duc worked for influential state-run newspapers before authoring a popular blog critical of country’s leaders.
International Business Times · Feb 10, 2025 'Revolution': Communist Vietnam Seeks To Cut 1 In 5 Govt Jobs Vietnam is aiming to cut one in five public sector jobs and slash billions of dollars from government budgets, mirroring US President Donald Trump's push to take a hatchet to spending.
The Conversation · Dec 31, 2024 Ukraine war: how Vietnam’s ‘bamboo diplomacy’ treads a fine line between the west and Russia Since Vietnam adopted its programme of reform (“Doi Moi” or renovation) in 1986, its foreign policy has transitioned from one driven by ideology to a more pragmatic regime driven by independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralism. This is underpinned by four principles: not engaging in military alliances, not supporting any country…
International Business Times · Oct 21, 2024 Vietnam's Top Leader Pushes Anti-corruption Fight Vietnam's Communist Party chief told the country's rubber-stamp parliament Monday to press ahead with a drive against corruption, which analysts say has been used for internal faction-fighting.
Al Jazeera · Aug 19, 2024 China’s Xi holds talks with Vietnam’s new leader in Beijing Meeting between leaders of China, Vietnam signals close ties between neighbouring states despite occasional tensions.
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2024 Vietnam's new leader has arrived in China on his first overseas trip since taking the helm Vietnamese leader To Lam has started a three-day visit to China in his first overseas trip since assuming his country’s top post about two weeks ago
Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2024 Vietnam President To Lam gets top job as Communist Party chief Lam has taken the nation’s top job but it is unclear whether he will also remain president.