Washington DC: The United States and Vietnam are boosting their economic and tech ties as China is increasing its assertiveness in the region, The Washington Post reported. In a bid to make stronger relations with Vietnam, US President Joe Biden will make …
Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, India reject China’s new South China Sea map
The Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and India have rejected China’s newly released map asserting sovereignty over the South China Sea. About the new map: The map includes a U-shaped line covering most of the South China Sea,
With wary eye on China, U.S. moves closer to former foe Vietnam
The United States and Vietnam are poised to significantly enhance their economic and technological ties, bringing the former foes closer at a time of increased Chinese assertiveness in the region. …
Biden approves Medal of Honor for Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefight
The White House says President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor to a Vietnam War-era Army pilot who risked his life to rescue a reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by the enemy …
Biden to award Vietnam-era Army helicopter pilot with Medal of Honor
President Biden will award the Medal of Honor at the White House on Sept. 5 to a former Army helicopter pilot who rescued four of his fellow comrades in a daring mission during the Vietnam war.
Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial vandalized; $20K in damage, caretakers say
Vandals targeted Philadelphia’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial in recent days, causing significant damage, caretakers said.
The rules of engagement problem that doomed pilots over Vietnam
The Air Force’s rules of engagement in Vietnam barred pilots from firing until fired upon even though their planes struggled in close combat.
Engineer shortage may harm US plan to turn Vietnam into chips powerhouse
A chronic shortage of engineers in Vietnam is emerging as a major challenge to the growth of its semiconductor industry and to U.S. plans of fast-tracking the Southeast Asian nation as a chips hub to …
Vietnam aims to elevate its stock market: conference
Vu Thi Chan Phuong, chairwoman of Vietnam’s State Securities Commission (SSC) presided over a conference in Conrad, Hong Kong titled “Unlocking the Potential of Vietnamese stock market – Heading …
Vietnam Fisherman Says China Coast Guard Water Cannon Broke Arm
A Chinese coast guard vessel has been caught on camera firing a water cannon at a Vietnamese fishing boat, reportedly injuring its crew members.