Party Congress sets stage for Hanoi’s rise as a developed country
The 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam has culminated in the re-election of Nguyen Phu Trong for a rare third term as General Secretary of the ruling …
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A New Era in India-Vietnam Strategic Partnership
The first-ever virtual summit between the prime ministers of India and Vietnam has ushered in a new era of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two close partners as they signed …
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India-ASEAN summit to focus on Indo-Pacific strategic connect
India is set to co-chair the 17th Summit with the 10-nation ASEAN with his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc on November 12. Vietnam currently holds the chair of ASEAN for …
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South China Sea: China accuses Australia of blindly following US
In a strongly worded piece, Global Times, widely seen as the mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party, accused Australia of “recklessly making provocations” and blindly following the United States. In …
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US-China tensions flare up again in South China Sea
Tensions over territorial rights flared up again between the US and China in South China Sea after two American battleships sailed past the waters this week, The New York Times …
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Amid standoff with China in South China Sea, Vietnam seeks India’s support
Amid Hanoi’s continuing South China Sea standoff with Beijing, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn is expected to meet India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in …
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South China Sea Imbroglio: Policy Options
The South China Sea dispute is once again flaring up with serious consequences to the regional security order. While China has been exploring energy resources in the region, it has …
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South China Sea: Vietnam envoy bats for fast-tracking binding code of conduct, ASEAN solidarity
Amid escalating geopolitical rivalries and increasing Chinese domination of the South China Sea, Vietnam’s Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau has called for enhanced regional cooperation to ensure freedom of …
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South China Sea a make-or-break issue for the region: Expert
SINGAPORE: The fraught situation in the South China Sea and issues relating to freedom of navigation continue to spark concerns in the region and the world. The South China Sea …
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China to US: Door open for talks, but no bullying please
SINGAPORE: The escalating rivalry between the US and China is set for a long haul. A day after US Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan accused China of eroding the rules-based …
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