Japan, Vietnam to launch foreign, defense dialogue framework

The leaders of Japan and Vietnam agreed Monday to establish a vice-ministerial-level foreign affairs and defense dialogue framework and work toward defense equipment and technology collaboration as they face China's increasing military presence. In a …

50 years on, millions in Vietnam battle war's chemical weapons legacy

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, a brutal and devastating conflict that ended when the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to Communist forces from the northern regime. But however long ago the war ended, today, …

Ishiba, Vietnam’s Chinh agree to uphold free trade system

HANOI—Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 28 agreed to maintain a free trade regime in the face of tariffs imposed by the U.S. Trump administration. Ishiba is currently on a tour of Southeast Asia to discuss …

The tragic heroes of Vietnam's 'Operation Babylift' plane crash

Fifty years ago this month, two Australian Catholic nurses, Margaret Moses and Lee Makk, from the Adelaide Sisters of Mercy boarded a US Air Force C-5A Galaxy aircraft carrying more than 300 Vietnamese children, nurses and crew in Operation Babylift to …

Cambodian Senate President to Attend Vietnam’s Reunification...

AKP Phnom Penh, April 28, 2025 -- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate and President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), will lead a high-level delegation to attend Vietnam’s 50th anniversary of national …

Japan's Ishiba, Vietnam PM Chinh discuss US tariffs, security ties

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru met with his Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Minh Chinh, on Monday in Hanoi, where the pair discussed a wide range of issues including the impact of US tariffs on the global economy. Vietnam is the first leg of Ishiba…

Asia's incredible country that's 34C in May and 'better than Vietnam and Thailand'

Tourism across Asia is on the rise with countries such as Thailand and Vietnam boasting picturesque landscapes, stunning beaches and warm weather that reaches up to 34C in May. However, there is another country that some tourists are saying is even better. …

Vietnam People’s Navy Vessel docks at Ream Naval Base to bolster ties

Scholar points out two key factors for Vietnam’s potential and position

Hong Kong (VNA) – The determination of national leaders in different generations and the diligence of Vietnamese people are two key factors contributing to Vietnam’s current potential and position, according to Associate Professor Nguyen Tuan Anh, who is …

Vietnam’s heroic epic written in blood: Latin American media

Hanoi (VNA) – Reputable international news outlets in Latin America such as Ámbito Internacional and ABC Mundial have published articles praising the victory of Ho Chi Minh Campaign on April 30, 1975 and Vietnam’s impressive achievements after half a …