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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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.
Nguyen Phu Trong, Powerful Vietnamese Leader, Is Dead at 80
Known for his “blazing furnace” anticorruption campaign, Mr. Trong consolidated power in one of the world’s few remaining Communist dictatorships.
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.
Resignation of Vietnam’s Parliament Chief Stirs Fresh Political Chaos
Vuong Dinh Hue’s departure comes amid a growing anticorruption push and weeks after Vietnam’s president resigned.
Biden Forges Deeper Ties With Vietnam as China Mounts Ambition
Visiting Hanoi, the president cemented a new strategic partnership that puts the memories of the past behind them and focuses on mutual concerns over Beijing’s assertiveness in the region.
For President Biden, First Trip to Vietnam Offers Opportunity
While others of his generation were scarred by the conflict, President Biden forged a strategic partnership on his first visit to the country, framing it in pragmatic terms.
Vietnam in Secret Talks to Buy Arms From Russia
Defying U.S. sanctions, a Vietnamese government document lays out a plan to buy Russian weapons, which officials see as a way to upgrade its military as a hedge against China.
Vietnam Gives Nguyen Phu Trong a 3rd Term as Communist Chief
Nguyen Phu Trong, 76, was named to a third term in office as party leaders were unable to reach consensus on a successor. The reappointment may have put off a transition to more pragmatic leadership.
After Unpredictable Trump Meeting, Kim Returns to Scripted Form in Vietnam
After the talks abruptly ended, Kim Jong-un was feted by Vietnam with Communist comradeship, martial music and parading soldiers.