The hamlet of My Lai is infamous for American war crimes, but now it holds lessons in resilience and how to let go of anger.
Author: DAMIEN CAVE
Vietnam Elects Luong Cuong as President, Reviving Power-Sharing Arrangement
The move restores a “four pillar” government structure that divides top-level duties to avoid the rise of a single strongman.
A Rest, a Reset and a Thanks for the Banter
After more than 350 editions, we are putting this newsletter on pause, with the editor who opened the Australia bureau departing and his successor set to arrive.
Supermarkets in Australia Sued Over Claims of Fake Discounts
In a rare case of legal action tied to rising prices, the government sued Woolworths and Coles for what it described as a pattern of deceiving consumers.
Death Toll in Vietnam From Typhoon Yagi Rises to 143
Days after the storm made landfall, northern Vietnam was being battered by incessant rain. A landslide buried a whole village in a mountainous province.
America Can’t Produce the Weapons It Needs for the Future. This Could Help.
The United States, Australia and Britain are making it easier to share defense technology, hoping to spur the innovations needed to keep up with China.
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.
Talking Trump and Economics With Joseph Stiglitz in Sydney
His new book is about reimagining freedom for ‘progressive capitalism.’
Talking Trump and Economics With Joseph Stiglitz in Sydney
The eminent economist describes Donald Trump and the MAGA movement as a response to the failure of nearly 40 years of neoliberalism.
A Tip Sheet to Help Decipher American Politics
With the presidential campaign in a stretch of discord and profound uncertainty, here are a few pieces that provide understanding and context.