Japan also agreed to provide two large patrol ships and lend up to five used surveillance aircraft to the PhilippinesJapan to provide planes, ships for Philippines amid sea dispute with ChinaJapan eyes record defence budget to develop anti-ship m...

  Francois Hollande was warmly welcomed by Hanoians and tourists in the Old QuarterVietnamese airlines order 40 Airbus jets worth $6.5 billionBeyond the baguette: France's food legacy in VietnamHanoi opens pedestrian zone around iconic Sword LakeFr...

  PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc encouraged Philippine businesses to "invest more, have more trade" in Vietnam during his meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte

  Narendra Modi, the first Indian prime minister to visit Vietnam in 15 yearsIndia plans expanded missile export drive, with China on its mindIndia sets up space facility in Vietnam to monitor East Sea: reportVietnam needs closer strategic partners...

  "Recent worrying developments" there "have had a negative impact on the security environment of the region, the country's president said.Schedule announced for Hollande's visit to Vietnam next monthJokowi vows to develop ‘every inch’ of Indon...

French President's visit is expected to help to boost military ties between France and Vietnam.Obama’s landmark Vietnam trip in photosObama touts TPP to VietnamFrench President Francois Hollande to visit Vietnam in 2016

He was walking in Hoi An without being aware that his accompanying cars were driving from a distance behind in the non-motorized town  Hoi An plans to dismantle Japanese wood bridge for restorationVietnam’s new prime minister sworn in

All central agencies scored higher than in 2014, while five localities, including Hanoi, saw their points fall in the Public Administration Reform Index Mediocre governance performance highlights need for change in VietnamDa Nang unbeatable in Vietn...

More than 1,800 people in Lao Cai and Bac Kan provinces will benefit from the project.Asia's dark secret: Impressive growth is built on the back of poor womenExperts lament sexism in Vietnam's textbooksChained to chores, Vietnamese women remain uneq...

The government will establish a fund to promote tourism, develop human resources.  7 things scare foreign tourists in Vietnam: Deputy PMVietnam plans to spend more on tourism promotion to boost growth

'We hope to win justice for all AO/Dioxin victims, including Vietnamese'Vietnamese dioxin victim to speak at UN during documentary screeningUS, Vietnam complete first phase of dioxin cleanup in Da NangDioxin contamination continues to cause miscarri...

Chang Wanquan exhorted the military, police, and general population to prepare for a “people's war at sea.”Vietnam says Chinese reports of PM backing Beijing stance 'untruthful'Vietnam welcomes South China Sea ruling, reasserts its own claimsTri...

Vietnam will get $371 million in loans and grants   World Bank loans Vietnam $560 million for urban development, climate resilienceThe climate talks in Paris might actually work this timePacific islanders plead for urgent climate action as seas r...

Border guards in the central province of Quang Binh caught and turned them awayChinese fishing boat asked to leave Vietnamese waters Vietnam to get tough with trespassing Chinese boatsVietnam fishermen association condemns Chinese boats' damaging of...

Phuc’s warning is a signal that Vietnam won’t repeat past mistakes of growth at all costs World Bank cuts Vietnam 2016 growth forecast to 6.0 pctSoaring temperatures will make it too hot to work, UN warnsVietnam's public debt exceeds 62 percent...

  Vietnam "declares it refutes untruthful coverage by Chinese media regarding the East Sea issue from the meeting" between prime ministers of Vietnam and ChinaPhilippines says rejected China offer of conditional dialogue on South China Sea disputeD...

Dual nationality is not allowed for Vietnamese citizens Vietnamese official 'illegally' used gov't license plate on private car: Party unitParty chief wants official probed for using govt license plate on private carVietnam’s assembly elections: P...

  There's no confirmed Vietnamese victim so far, foreign ministry said.World unites in horror at Nice carnage, backs FranceDeadly truck attack in Nice unfolded at high speedNice truck attacker was from Tunisian town of Msaken: Tunisian security sou...

  Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe were in Mongolia for ASEMPhilippines' official hails South China Sea ruling a 'crowning glory'Beijing faces S.China Sea rebuke at Europe-Asia summitEU's silence on South Chin...

  The programs aims to improve collaboration between the region’s military forces and charitable organizations during disaster relief operationsIndian warships make port call in Cam RanhRoyal Australian Navy frigate visits Vietnam French naval sh...

The boat was sunk by Chinese coastguards off Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands last SaturdayChinese vessels accused of sinking Vietnamese boat in East Sea

  The two leaders agreed to expand cooperation in potential fields like agriculture, mining, light industry and pharmaceuticals

"Vietnam strongly supports the resolution of the disputes in the South China Sea by peaceful means."Hague tribunal rules China's South China Sea claims unfoundedWhy the Philippines’ South China Sea legal case matters

Border guard in central Vietnam confiscated the catch and fishing equipment from the crewFishers accuse Chinese boats of damaging nets in Vietnam watersBorder Guard report Chinese aggression in Vietnamese waters through 2015New rule allows Vietnam c...

The two projects are expected to benefit 420,000 people in Can Tho City and 1.2 million people in nine Mekong Delta provinces.US provides $500,000 for drought relief in VietnamWorld Bank approves $90 mln credit for Vietnam’s climate change agendaA...

It is against international law and common practice to shoot at foreign fishing boats for illegally entering a country's waters, a Vietnamese official said.Chinese vessels accused of sinking Vietnamese boat in East SeaMore Vietnamese fishing boats s...

It demands that China respect its sovereignty and behave in a responsible mannerVietnam hopes for fair ruling on Philippines-China disputeNew Philippine defense chief says militant threat more pressing than South China SeaWith eye on China, Indones...

  There hasn’t been any information about Vietnamese citizens affected by the attack.Foreigners herded to death in Bangladesh cafe horrorThree U.S. students, one a U.S. citizen, killed in Bangladesh attack

It hopes the ruling will provide a basis for peacefully resolving disputes in the East SeaU.S. warns China against provocations once court rules on sea claimsMcCain urges Asian nations to back binding South China Sea ruling

He urges government officials not to trade the environment for economic growth or foreign investment Formosa unit owns up to fish kill disaster, commits to $500 million compensationTaiwan's steel firm Formosa promises to deal with fish kill disaste...

Around 3,500 business rules and formalities have been reviewed and removed under the new Law on InvestmentVietnam to rank businesses' tax performance to focus on evadersVietnam struggles to cut red tape for businesses

The National Assembly is considering a public apology for passing the legislationErrors found in Vietnam's new Penal CodeVietnam plans to remove robbery, drug crimes from death penalty listVietnam should get softer on crime, experts say

Lawmakers will vote to delay the legislation for one yearVietnam urged to take stronger legal action against wildlife smugglingDeath penalty still needed to punish corrupt officials, lawmakers sayVietnam mulls criminal charges against employers avoi...

Such activities "cannot change the fact that Vietnam has sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos."Chinese vessel accused of harassing Vietnamese fishing boatChina’s illegal construction in Vietnam’s East Sea reef...

'It is crucial that Vietnam continue pursuing sound economic policies and deepen structural reforms'

“This study shows that the ho khau system has created inequality of opportunity for Vietnamese citizens.”Vietnamese unhappy with public service delivery: UN surveyReciprocate rural migrants with improved social services

The number of vessels increased dramatically since late 2013Chinese vessel accused of harassing Vietnamese fishing boatChinese ship accused of sinking Vietnamese fishing boatChinese vessel seized for illegally entering Vietnamese waters

Seven Chinese soldiers in camouflage clothing reportedly used horns and loudspeakers to chase the boatStop complicating East Sea situation, Vietnam tells ChinaVietnam calls for responsible actions in East SeaNew rule allows Vietnam coast guards to c...

  Vietnam and Laos will coordinate closely at international and regional forums such as the United Nations, the ASEAN and sub-regional mechanisms

  Thanh Nien’s latest photos of Gac Ma (Johnson South), a reef claimed by Vietnam but occupied by China since 1988.US vows 'actions' if China builds new S. China Sea structuresVietnamese soldiers remember 1988 Spratlys battle against ChineseVietn...

  Currently, 12,600 police officers from 87 countries are deployed in 18 UN peacekeeping operations.Vietnam to send medical staff to assist UN peacekeeping in South SudanVietnam to send sappers, field hospital to South SudanVietnam officers off to ...

They will “strengthen existing connections… and enable new ones to grow.” Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal signed, but years of negotiations still to comeNew Zealand, Vietnam sign multiple educational agreementsNew Zealand to launch direc...

The crew will meet with their Vietnamese counterparts and local authoritiesVietnam opens Cam Ranh Port for military, civilian purposes

The visit a "great opportunity" to strengthen defense ties between the two countries, an Australian official saidIndian warships make port call in Cam RanhFrench naval ship makes Vietnam port call Russian battleship makes port call in Da Nang

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc made the remarks at the G7 outreach meeting in Japan FridayG7 agrees need strong message on South China Sea, China says don't “hype“In Hanoi, Obama calls for peaceful settlement of South China Sea disputesU.S. says China's in...

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will meet with leaders of the group G7Japan's Abe points to 2008 crisis as G7 leaders debate global riskJapan's Abe takes G7 leaders to shrine as economy tops summit agenda

The US president on Wednesday afternoon left Ho Chi Minh City for Japan as he wrapped up his three-day visitObama touts TPP to VietnamObama touches down in Ho Chi Minh City, visits century-old pagodaIn Hanoi, Obama calls for peaceful settlement of ...

The site, from where officials reportedly from the Prosecutor's Office illegally seized money and assets, was previously raided in January by the policeUkraine releases Vietnamese nationals arrested during violent raid Ukraine FBI raids into Vietnam...

 Obama touches down in Ho Chi Minh City, visits century-old pagodaIn Hanoi, Obama calls for peaceful settlement of South China Sea disputesObama says will ensure freedom of navigation in South China SeaObama eats like a local in Hanoi during landma...

In the light rain, locals lined up the streets where the US president’s motorcade passed by to greet himNgoc Hoang Pagoda, which awaits Obama visit todayObama eats like a local in Hanoi during landmark Vietnam visitUS President Obama arrives in Ha...