Minister of National Defense meets with US Assistant Secretary of State in Hanoi
Vietnam News 16:38 14/02/2026Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang hosted a reception for Michael DeSombre, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, in Hanoi on Friday.
US seeks deeper strategic cooperation with Vietnam bilaterally, regionally, globally
Vietnam News 12:37 14/02/2026The United States is seeking to deepen strategic ties with Vietnam both bilaterally and in regional and global affairs, underscoring the importance Washington attaches to the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre said on Friday.
US, Brazil boost imports of Vietnamese tilapia in 2025
Economy 16:48 13/02/2026Vietnam earned a staggering US$99 million from tilapia exports in 2025, buoyed by surging demand from the United States and Brazil.
India-US trade deal gives tariff-free access to Harley bikes, no reprieve for Tesla
World 09:09 08/02/2026NEW DELHI - India will slash tariffs on high-end American cars to 30% from as high as 110% and eliminate duties on Harley-Davidson bikes under an interim trade pact, an official said, but will not make concessions for electric vehicles, a move that pointedly leaves Tesla out.
US set to quit World Health Organization
World 15:10 22/01/2026The U.S. is due to officially exit the World Health Organization on Thursday, in the face of warnings it will hit both U.S. health and global health and also in violation of a U.S. law that requires Washington to pay the U.N. health agency $260 million in fees that it owes.
Trump vows tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland
World 11:26 18/01/2026WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Saturday vowed to implement a wave of increasing tariffs on European allies until the United States is allowed to buy Greenland, escalating a row over the future of Denmark's vast Arctic island.
Trump says Greenland will 'work out' after Denmark fails to bridge gap
World 08:43 15/01/2026U.S. President Donald Trump held open the possibility Wednesday for a resolution on his designs over Greenland after Denmark's top diplomat said he failed to change the administration's mind on wanting to conquer the island.
European commissioner says US military takeover of Greenland would be end of NATO
World 11:02 13/01/2026SALEN, Sweden - The European Union can help provide security for Greenland, should Denmark request it, the European Commissioner for Defence and Space said on Monday, warning that a U.S. military takeover of Greenland would be the end of NATO.
Ho Chi Minh City backs US semiconductor giant AMD’s R&D investment
Ho Chi Minh City 16:50 11/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, is launching initiatives to help U.S. semiconductor leader Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) establish a research and development (R&D) center at the Saigon High-Tech Park.
Vietnam affirms support for multilateralism following US decision to exit 66 int’l bodies
Vietnam News 10:00 09/01/2026Vietnam has affirmed its strong support for multilateralism and called on countries to continue making constructive contributions to the building and strengthening of multilateral institutions, following the United States’ announcement to withdraw from 66 international organizations.
Venezuela blames explosions on US "military aggression"
World 16:33 03/01/2026Venezuela said it rejected "military aggression" by the United States after multiple explosions rocked capital Caracas and other areas early on Saturday.
US pledges $2 billion in new UN model for delivery of humanitarian assistance
World 10:20 30/12/2025The United States on Monday pledged $2 billion in assistance to tens of millions of people facing hunger and disease in more than a dozen countries next year, part of what it said was a new mechanism for the delivery of life-saving assistance following major foreign aid cuts by the Trump administration.
