US government shutdown becomes longest in history
World 13:45 05/11/2025The U.S. government shutdown became the longest ever Wednesday, topping the 35-day record set during Donald Trump's first term, as his administration warned of holiday air travel chaos and threatened Americans' benefits in a bid to force a resolution.
Pentagon chief reiterates commitments to Vietnam during meetings with top leaders
Vietnam News 16:42 03/11/2025U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to supporting Vietnam in modernizing its defense industry and overcoming war consequences during meetings with Party General Secretary To Lam and State President Luong Cuong in Hanoi on Sunday.
Japan, US unveil investment projects worth $400bn
World 17:31 29/10/2025TOKYO -- The Japanese and U.S. governments on Tuesday announced investment projects worth up to US$400 billion involving Japanese and U.S. companies, including the construction of advanced nuclear power plants.
Japan, US to enhance cooperation on rare earths, AI
World 17:25 29/10/2025TOKYO -- Japan and the United States on Tuesday agreed to enhance cooperation to secure the supply of critical minerals, including rare earth minerals, and promote advancements in seven fields of science and technology, including artificial intelligence.
Global companies hit by more than $35 billion in US tariffs, but outlook stabilizing
World 11:50 21/10/2025Global companies have flagged more than $35 billion in costs from U.S. tariffs heading into third-quarter earnings, but many are lowering their initial forecasts as new trade deals reduce exposure to President Donald Trump's levies.
EU targets foreign steel to rescue struggling sector
World 10:18 08/10/2025The EU moved Tuesday to double tariffs on foreign steel -- taking a leaf from U.S. President Donald Trump's book to shield the bloc's struggling industry from a flood of cheap Chinese exports.
Scheduled passport, visa services to continue amid US government shutdown: US embassy
Vietnam News 15:49 02/10/2025Scheduled passport and visa services in the United States and at U.S. embassies and consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi announced on its Facebook page on Wednesday, amid the U.S. government shutdown.
Ho Chi Minh City pushes for stronger cooperation with US
Ho Chi Minh City 14:58 26/09/2025Melissa A. Brown, newly-appointed U.S. Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, expressed hopes for stronger ties between the U.S., Vietnam, and the city during a courtesy visit on Thursday to municipal chairman Nguyen Van Duoc at the start of her tenure.
Top Vietnamese leader meets Oregon state lawmakers during US trip
Vietnam News 13:17 22/09/2025Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong met with a delegation of Oregon State lawmakers led by Representative Daniel Loc Nguyen, chairman of the House Committee on Economic Development, in the United States on Sunday (local time), as part of his visit through Wednesday to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly and hold bilateral meetings.
China's ByteDance will get 1 of 7 board seats for TikTok's US operations, official says
World 12:34 21/09/2025WASHINGTON - A U.S.-China agreement on TikTok's U.S. operations includes China's ByteDance choosing one of seven board members for the new entity, with Americans holding the six other seats, a senior White House official said on Saturday.
Venezuela says the U.S. intercepted and boarded a Venezuelan tuna vessel in a "hostile" manner
World 10:26 14/09/2025The Venezuelan government announced on Saturday that a U.S. destroyer intercepted, boarded and occupied a Venezuelan tuna fishing vessel for eight hours in the waters of the South American country's Special Economic Zone on Friday.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk murder in custody after 33-hour manhunt
World 10:26 13/09/2025OREM, Utah - A young Utah man suspected of killing the conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a university forum has been taken into custody, as U.S. leaders reacted with sorrow and frustration over the latest outbreak of political violence sweeping the country.
