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...
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...
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 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...
Hanoi claims China endangered civilian aircraft
China is unwilling to compromise over its extensive claims to the South China Sea. Source: Wikimedia
Hanoi has accused Beijing of endangering civilian flights over the...
China brushes off Vietnam’s aviation protest
China’s South China Sea claims are not based on proximity. Source: Flickr
China has rejected a complaint from Vietnam claiming that it failed to notify...
Vietnam looks to boost beer production
Vietnam has developed a beer-drinking culture. Source: Flickr
Vietnam, already one of Asia’s largest beer consumers, is seeking to boost its output of the beverage...
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 business forced to look overseas for growth
Is the sun rising for Vietnam’s well-educated population or setting on its damaged ecosystem? Source: Wikimedia
Vietnam’s environmental degradation and glowing economic prospects both largely...
Luxury market soars in Vietnam
Hermes handbags are big in Vietnam. Source: Wikimedia
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