Vietnam

2024 - 6 - 18

Vietnam: Hot Weather, Diplomatic Debut, and War Memories

bilateral relations - diplomacy - international cooperation - Putin - Vietnam

Discover the latest on Vietnam from heatwaves to diplomatic milestones and war veterans' recollections!

Vietnam is experiencing a persistent heatwave in central and northern regions, with high temperatures prompting warnings from the Vietnam National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. On the diplomatic front, Slovenia is set to debut its diplomatic corps in Vietnam, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade. Meanwhile, Vietnam and New Zealand are celebrating their intensive and extensive relations, with the opening of a consulate to facilitate further collaboration. Vietnam War veterans also share harrowing stories of their missions in the deadly jungle, highlighting the challenges they faced beyond just the enemy.

As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for an official visit to Vietnam, he is expected to receive a warm welcome, despite being viewed as a pariah in the West. Putin's visit signifies the deepening ties between Russia and Vietnam, with both countries proud of their cooperation achievements. Vietnam is eager to enhance cooperation with Russia in key areas such as AI, energy, and space, aligning with their respective needs and strengths.

Fun Fact: Hanoi residents in Vietnam praise Putin as a 'world leader' and 'idol,' showing a unique perspective on the Russian President. Another interesting tidbit is that U.S. Representative Kathy Castor's office is actively involved in the Vietnam War Commemoration Program, underscoring the ongoing importance of remembering the history of the war.

Heatwave to persist across central and northern Vietnam through at ... (Crisis24)

As of June 18, the Vietnam National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) has issued a warning for high temperatures across the affected regions; ...

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Slovenia to debut diplomatic corps in Vietnam, seeks stronger ... (Theinvestor.vn)

The opening of the consulate is expected to facilitate bilateral cooperation in all fields, especially trade, stated Ambassador, Secretary General of the ...

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Vietnam War Commemoration Program | U.S. Representative Kathy ... (Kathy Castor)

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor's office is a proud partner of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, a national program authorized by ...

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Vietnam, New Zealand share intensive, extensive relations ... (http://en.vietnamplus.vn/)

New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Caroline Rachel Beresford highlighted the important, intensive, and extensive relations between the two countries while ...

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Vietnam veterans recount their missions through the deadly jungle (Military Times)

Veterans of the Vietnam War's long-range reconnaissance patrols recount their missions through the jungle, where they faced far more than just the enemy.

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Putin to pay official visit to Vietnam | TV BRICS, 18.06.24 (ТВ БРИКС)

At the invitation of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong, Russian President Vladimir Putin will ...

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Treated as a pariah by the West, Putin set for warm welcome in ... (Reuters)

Russian President Vladimir Putin is widely portrayed as a pariah in the West, but he looks set to receive a warm welcome when he visits Communist-ruled ...

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Vietnam's Hanoi residents praise Putin as 'world leader, 'idol' ahead ... (Al Arabiya English)

Nguyen Thi Hong Van's Russian souvenir shop may be a bit of an oddity in the Vietnamese capital but her gifts sell very well, she says, reflecting the.

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Vietnam, Russia proud of cooperation achievements so far: Diplomat (http://en.vietnamplus.vn/)

In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency in Moscow on the occasion of Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Vietnam from June 19-20, Khoi ...

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Vietnam seeks AI, energy, space cooperation with Russia in Putin's ... (Theinvestor.vn)

Vietnam seeks stronger ties with Russia in key areas corresponding to its needs and Russian strengths, a senior diplomat said on the eve of President ...

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Opportunities in transitional Vietnam (Hotel Investment Today)

Advisor discusses opportunities, challenges and how now could be the moment for foreign investors to jump into the Vietnamese hotel space.

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Vietnam ramps up digital transformation but users report snags in ... (Biometric Update)

As citizens of Vietnam face July 1 implementation of mandatory biometric verification for new mobile banking users, users have reported difficulties.

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Putin's visit puts Vietnam in 'difficult position' with 'no breakthrough ... (Voice of America)

Le Kim Phuong, 60, and Le Thu Hong, 62 prepare Russian national flags ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi, Vietnam, June 18, ...

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Putin's Visit to Vietnam: When the Past Weighs on the Present ... (fulcrum.sg)

Yet the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute's 2024 State of Southeast Asia survey ranks Russia near the bottom in terms of strategic relevance to ASEAN. Russian ...

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Putin's fifth visit to Vietnam: A symbol of enduring friendship (Vietnamnet)

At the invitation of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Putin will begin his visit on June 19. Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi ...

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President Putin's state visit to strengthen Vietnam - Russia ties (http://en.vietnamplus.vn/)

During his 5th visit to Vietnam on June 19 and 20, President Vladimir Putin and a high-ranking delegation of Russia are scheduled to have talks and meetings ...

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President Putin's state visit to Vietnam to create new political ... (http://en.vietnamplus.vn/)

Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Vietnam on June 19-20 will create political momentum for the two countries' relations, according to ...

Vietnam veterans' families supported to pursue study dreams (DVA)

Over the months of May and June, 37 children and grandchildren of Vietnam veterans were celebrated at ceremonies held across the country, ...

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Vietnam to host Putin in nod to old ties, risking ire of West (Reuters)

Vietnam prepared on Wednesday to roll out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin in a visit seen as a publicity coup for the Russian president, who is accused of ...

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Vietnam commits strict management of weapon: diplomat (http://en.vietnamplus.vn/)

Vietnam has rolled out a series of measures to strictly manage weapons, including the issuance of legal documents that ensure the arms will not get into the ...

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President Putin to visit Vietnam today (VnExpress International)

Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in Hanoi Wednesday for a two-day state visit, upon the invitation of Vietnamese Communist Party Secretary ...

Putin to visit Vietnam to affirm traditional partnership (Radio Free Asia)

Vietnamese police officers stand guard near the Hotel Metropole Hanoi, where Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to stay, ahead of his visit to Vietnam ...

EU Updates Food Safety Regulations for Vietnam Agrifood Exports (Vietnam Briefing)

EU regulatory update for agricultural product imports – June 2024 · Dragon fruits: The inspection frequency at the border shall increase from 20 percent to 30 ...

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Vietnam government says party chief of capital Hanoi resigns (Reuters)

The party chief of Vietnam's capital city Hanoi, Dinh Tien Dung, has resigned, the government said on Wednesday, marking the latest top official to exit as ...

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Why is Russia's Putin visiting Vietnam after North Korea? (Aljazeera.com)

Russian President Vladimir Putin flies to Vietnam on Wednesday evening after a day trip to North Korea for a visit to an old ally that has positioned itself ...

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Beware of Vietnam's new authoritarian president (Aljazeera.com)

But democratic governments courting Vietnam as an attractive market and alternative to China should be wary. Rather than a hopeful sign, Lam's rise to power is ...

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Putin's visit to Vietnam casts spotlight on Russia's influence in ... (CNA)

During his two-day state visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to push for closer ties through cooperation in defence, energy, ...

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President Putin's Vietnam visit to give boost to bilateral ties ... (http://en.vietnamplus.vn/)

Commenting on Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming state visit to Vietnam, Russian Ambassador to Vietnam G.S. Bezdetko has highlighted its ...

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Russia's Putin praises Vietnam for its stance on Ukraine (Reuters)

Russia's President Vladimir Putin praised Vietnam for its "balanced" stance on the Ukraine war and listed progress on payments, energy and trade in an ...

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Vietnam to host Vladimir Putin in nod to old ties, risking ire of West (Deccan Herald)

Russian President Vladimir Putin (in pic) is set to arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam. Credit: Reuters Photo. Hanoi: ...

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