Trump finally agrees to Biden transition - but still not conceding

President Donald Trump came his closest yet to admitting election defeat Monday after the government agency meant to ease Joe Biden's transition into the White House said it was finally lifting its unprecedented block on assistance.

Looking back on 25 years of Vietnam-US relations: The role of US Senators

What Việt Nam and the US have done is the result of a long process with persistent efforts by both sides to overcome major obstacles. It is important to mention the contributions of American lawmakers who have tried their best for the development and interests of the two nations.

Pompeo slashes aid, meets Taliban on surprise Afghan mission US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday slashed aid to Afghanistan's government after a mission to Kabul failed to bridge a divide between feuding leaders as he moved forward with the Taliban on a deal to pull troops.

Vietnamese lawyer receives Asian leadership award Vietnamese lawyer Tạ Ngọc Vân has been honoured in the 2019 class of  the Asia Young Leaders awards for his contribution to rescuing trafficked women and children.

Condolences flood in over death of former president

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc hosted a reception in Hà Nội yesterday for high-ranking delegations from Cambodia and Laos who are in Việt Nam to attend the State funeral for former President General Lê Đức Anh.

Clean energy attracts investors

With the development potential of renewable energy, coupled with the Government’s preferential policies, Việt Nam has drawn the attention of both domestic and foreign investors in the clean energy field, which is expected to grow quickly in the coming years.

Prime Minister receives Kerry, Peterson

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc lauPrime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc praised former US Secretary of State John Kerry’s efforts for bilateral ties during a reception in Hà Nội on January 18.
 

25th anniversary of peaceful US-VN relations

Việt Nam considers the US an important partner and is willing to bolster the bilateral ties in all fields, especially in economic cooperation, trade, investment, science-technology, and education and training, Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ said.

Việt Nam in need of new energy

Việt Nam should have ample motivation to exploit new and clean energy to ensure energy security and address environmental issues. Former US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke at a press conference on the issues. Việt Nam News journalist Nguyễn Linh Anh reports.

US Senator McCain - who helps lay foundation for VN-US relations - passes away3

Senator John McCain, who helped lay the foundation for a cooperative Việt Nam - US relationship, passed away on Saturday (US time) at the age of 81.