The departure of President Vo Van Thuong, who occupied a largely ceremonial role, could have implications for the country’s future.
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Vietnam’s President Resigns, State Media Says
The nature of President Vo Van Thuong’s wrongdoing was unclear, but his departure could be a sign of an internal power struggle among Vietnam’s leaders.
An American Who Has Helped Clear 815,000 Bombs From Vietnam
Chuck Searcy has spent decades of his life redressing a deadly legacy of America’s war in Vietnam: unexploded ordnance.
Confiscated Motorbikes Pile Up as Vietnam Goes After Drunken Driving
Some drivers are abandoning the vehicles, the country’s dominant mode of transportation, because the fines exceed their value.
Three Months After Biden, It’s Xi’s Turn to Court Vietnam
The Chinese leader wants assurances that the strategically important country isn’t taking Washington’s side against Beijing, analysts say.
Vietnam Is Jailing Environmentalists Who Helped It Secure Billions
The government is preparing to present its energy transition plan at the U.N. climate talks as it intensifies a crackdown on environmental advocates.
The Most Australian Story to Ever Come Out of Vietnam
Hotels hold secrets, and some of them are a little stranger than others.
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.
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