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US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Vietnam For Six-Day Friendship Visit
June 27, 2023

US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Vietnam For Six-Day Friendship Visit

By Sebastian Strangio
The visit of the USS Ronald Reagan came as Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh embarked on his first visit to Beijing since his appointment in 2021.

US Aircraft Carrier to Visit Vietnam Amid South China Sea Tensions
June 23, 2023

US Aircraft Carrier to Visit Vietnam Amid South China Sea Tensions

By Sebastian Strangio
The six-day friendship visit by the USS Ronald Reagan comes a year after Vietnam canceled a similar planned exchange.
Vietnam Arrests More Than 50 Over Central Highlands Attacks
June 19, 2023

Vietnam Arrests More Than 50 Over Central Highlands Attacks

By Sebastian Strangio
The motivation for the coordinated attacks on two commune offices in Dak Lak province remains unclear.

How Vietnam Can Disrupt China’s Dominance in EVs
June 19, 2023

How Vietnam Can Disrupt China’s Dominance in EVs

By Hugh Harsono
There's a long way to go, but the country has most of the ingredients it needs to be a significant player in global EV supply chains.

Remembering Vietnam’s Great Famine
June 06, 2023

Remembering Vietnam’s Great Famine

By Christelle Nguyen
The 1945 famine has been fading into obscurity, despite its crucial role in the country’s independence fight.

Searching for Guardrails: A Vietnamese Perspective on Strategic Equilibrium Amid Uncertainty
June 05, 2023

Searching for Guardrails: A Vietnamese Perspective on Strategic Equilibrium Amid Uncertainty

By Vu Le Thai Hoang and Ngo Di Lan
The onus is on Southeast Asian countries to seize the initiative and collectively assert their role in shaping a regional order in a state of flux.

Vietnam Arrests Another Environmentalist on Tax Evasion Charges
June 02, 2023

Vietnam Arrests Another Environmentalist on Tax Evasion Charges

By Sebastian Strangio
Hoan Thi Minh Hong is the fifth environmental activist to be arrested for evading taxes over the past two years.
Anticipating Dual-Use Risks in an Atomic Southeast Asia
June 01, 2023

Anticipating Dual-Use Risks in an Atomic Southeast Asia

By Brandt K. Mabuni
Once again, nuclear energy is knocking. Is ASEAN ready to prevent the misuse of nuclear material?

The Case for ‘Kangaroo Diplomacy’ in Australia’s Relations With Vietnam
May 31, 2023

The Case for ‘Kangaroo Diplomacy’ in Australia’s Relations With Vietnam

By Hai Hong Nguyen
With the two nations expected to upgrade their relations to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" this year, Canberra has an obvious choice of "special envoy."

This Week in Asia: May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023

This Week in Asia: May 26, 2023

The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.

Vietnam Noodle Vendor Jailed For Mocking Security Minister
May 26, 2023

Vietnam Noodle Vendor Jailed For Mocking Security Minister

By Sebastian Strangio
Bui Tuan Lam was arrested last September after creating a video parodying the public security minister's consumption of a gold-encrusted steak.
Vietnam Criticizes China, Philippines For South China Sea Activities
May 19, 2023

Vietnam Criticizes China, Philippines For South China Sea Activities

By Sebastian Strangio
A Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused the two nations of "violating the sovereign rights and jurisdictions of Vietnam" in separate recent incidents.

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