On an epic trip, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to reassure Asian leaders about American commitments. But China remains the enduring backyard behemoth.
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To Lam Confirmed as Vietnam’s Top Leader
Mr. Lam had been filling the post of general secretary temporarily since the death of his predecessor in July. Now he is in position to consolidate power.
Death of Vietnam’s Top Leader Raises Questions of Succession
The country’s political workings are notably opaque, but for now the president, who was until recently minister of public security, is carrying out the duties of general secretary.
3 Takeaways From Putin’s Trip to Vietnam
The state visit by President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to Vietnam had a very different backdrop than his trip to North Korea, as Hanoi has deepened ties with Washington.
Vietnam Names Security Chief Lam as President
But it remains unclear whether Gen. To Lam, the new president, can rise to the post of the top leader, the chief of the Vietnamese Communist Party.
Vietnam Activist Jailed for Mocking Official’s Salt Bae Meal
A powerful Communist official ate a gold-encrusted steak in London. An activist who poked fun at the excess was sentenced to more than five years.
Video of Salt Bae Serving Communist Leader Gold Steak Prompts Anger in Vietnam
A celebrity chef showed the meal in a TikTok video, now removed, that angered people in Vietnam. Facebook said it was investigating why the chef’s hashtag was blocked from its site.
Video of Salt Bae Serving Communist Leader Gold Steak Prompts Anger in Vietnam
A celebrity chef showed the meal in a TikTok video, now removed, that angered people in Vietnam. Facebook said it was investigating why the chef’s hashtag was blocked from its site.