US warship returns to South China Sea
The USS Lassen. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.
The US says it plans to return to disputed areas of the South China Sea, with a naval commander...
Vietnam tells China to back off
Paracel Islands
Vietnam has repeated requests that China respects its sovereignty and international law, abide by the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in...
Vietnam prepares to allow airport gambling
Las Vegas-style slot machines are increasingly common in airports. Source: Wikimedia
Vietnam is considering whether to install gambling machines in its international airport terminals to...
Vietnam business forced to look overseas for growth
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Vietnam’s environmental degradation and glowing economic prospects both largely...
Luxury market soars in Vietnam
Hermes handbags are big in Vietnam. Source: Wikimedia
Asia Briefing says of the 50 Mercedes-Maybach S600s priced at around US$427,000, which will soon be launched into...
Hanoi, Manila and Tokyo condemn Chinese island runway test
China’s claims to the South China Sea are incompatible with those of its neighbours. Source: Wikimedia
Hanoi has accused Beijing of violating its sovereignty by...
Vietnam condemns Chinese oil rig
A Vietnam People's Navy honour guard. Source: Wikipedia
Hanoi has warned Beijing not to drill in the contested waters of the South China Sea, after...
Vietnam: political change, economic stability
The sun is rising on Vietnam's economy. Source: Wikimedia
The markets have been worried by the Vietnamese Communist Party’s apparent inability to opt for a...
Vietnam asks India to extract oil in contested sea
The Shenyang J-11 is among the jets apparently deployed on the militarised Woody Island. Source: Wikimedia
Vietnam has asked India to explore and exploit natural resources...
Beijing brushes off US admiral’s remarks
A mock-up of a “future” Woody Island in the Paracel Islands. Source: Deviantart
Beijing has criticised a US admiral on the South China Sea and urged Washington...
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