Vietnam jails influential bloggers
Vietnam's presidential palace. Source: Wikimedia
Hanoi has jailed a well-known political blogger and his assistant for "abusing democratic freedom", their lawyer announced, in a verdict...
The pandemic teaches us creativity and to appreciate life in a simpler way
The global pandemic did not just rob people to live life the way it used to be, but it also dampened global economies, shattered...
US citizen faces Vietnam protest trial
William Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American who was arrested during an anti-Chinese demonstration in Vietnam, faces his first trial in Hanoi for disturbing public order.
Nineteen members...
Trump aims to end Asean deficit
Thailand’s fishing fleet exports heavily to the US.
Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia are among 16 countries that Donald Trump has named in an order calling...
Mekong nations face severe drought made worse by dams
The four lower Mekong River basin countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam should expect severe to extreme drought—compounded by dams—to persist until January,...
Quang lauds Lion City as role model
Singapore invests heavily in Ho Chi Minh’s tech sector. Source: Wikimedia
Singapore and Vietnam have welcomed the prospect of increasing connectivity and stepped up their...
Obama prepares to arm old foe
Vietnam’s once-seemingly invincible military was starved of investment for many years. Source: Wikimedia
US President Barack Obama has announced an end to the US embargo...
Vietnam: Cambodia’s Largest ASEAN Trading Partner
This year, Cambodia names Vietnam as its largest trading partner among the members of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Both countries made a bilateral...
ADB extends $2M assistance to combat coronavirus
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has shelled out $2 million in fresh funds to support efforts in combating the spread of the 2019 novel...
Vietnam leads way with trade deal
Port of Vancouver, the largest port on the west coast of North America by metric tonnes of total cargo. Source: Wikimedia
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