How Vietnam Went from American Foe to American Friend
Closer relations with the United States help Vietnam balance against China and promote its trade.
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China, Vietnam Trade Blows Over South China Sea Oil
China moves a deepwater drilling rig into waters that are also claimed by Vietnam to search for oil.
Vietnam Expected to Loosen State Controls, If Carefully
The Communist Party must liberalize the economy but doesn’t want to jeopardize its position either.
Vietnam Addresses Trade Deficit with China
Trade has surged since an ASEAN-China trade agreement, but Vietnamese exports are lagging behind.
America, Vietnam Deepening Cooperation to Balance China
President Barack Obama hails a “steady progression” in relations forty years after the end of the Vietnam War.
India, Vietnam Emerging as China Alternatives
Export-driven businesses are struggling to stay in China when competitors emerge.
Laos’ Hydropower Boom Attracts Regional Attention
China, Thailand and Vietnam are keen to import hydroelectricity for Laos.
Banking Scandal Exposes Split in Vietnam Leadership
The future of market reforms could hinge on the outcome of a political divide.
“Russia Seeks Naval Presence in Cuba, Vietnam”
The Russian navy may desire a replacement of their Syrian base but they’re surveying the wrong locations.
United States Expanding Naval Presence Across Asia
Leon Panetta tells Singapore and Vietnam that the United States are “rebalancing” to Asia.
Careful Balancing Act for Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia seeks an American presence to balance against China but does not want to antagonize it either.
Vietnam Key to Japan’s Southeast Asia Policy
Relations between Japan and Vietnam are reaching the level of strategic partnership.
Remembering the Fall of Saigon: The Saddest Day
If America had honored its commitments, South Vietnam might not have fallen.
Vietnam, United States Announce Military Drills
Days after a Sino-Philippine standoff, Vietnam invites the United States for military exercises.
Chinese Dam Building Tests Southeast Asian Resilience
China plans hydropower construction in river sites that are crucial to Southeast Asian agriculture and fisheries.