A high-ranking U. S. defense official is visiting Vietnam to chat about possible weapons deals. This comes after years of talks about selling Vietnam some serious military hardware, like big transport planes and helicopters. The visit is happening in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital. The U. S. official is
The United States is looking to boost its military relationship with Vietnam. This was stated by the U. S. Defense Secretary during a recent trip to Hanoi. The visit included talks with Vietnam's top defense officials. So far, the U. S. has given Vietnam several ships and training aircraft. These a
In a significant move, about 60 countries are coming together in Hanoi to sign a new U. N. agreement aimed at fighting cybercrime. This treaty, which needs approval from 40 nations to become active, is designed to make it easier for countries to work together against cyber threats. However, not ever
Vietnam marked a significant milestone this week, the 80th anniversary of its independence. The country put on a massive military parade, the biggest in years, to celebrate. Streets in Hanoi were packed with people waving flags and wearing red shirts, showing strong national pride. The parade featu
Amazon is setting its sights on Vietnam for its Kuiper satellite internet project. This move comes after a recent meeting in Hanoi between a Vietnamese government official and an Amazon executive. The Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology shared this news. They mentioned a discussion betwee
Vietnam has made a significant change to its family planning rules. The country has decided to do away with its long-standing two-child policy. This shift comes as Vietnam deals with a drop in birth rates and a shrinking workforce. Lawmakers in Vietnam have updated the Population Law, giving familie
A video of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigette Macron went viral on social media. It showed a moment on a plane where it looked like Brigitte pushed Emmanuel's face. The president quickly dismissed it as a playful moment between them. He was surprised that the video caused such a
Vietnam is pushing back against the US's recent tariff hikes. This move is a test of how flexible the US is willing to be with its trade policies. The nation's economy has been thriving, thanks to a surge in manufacturing and exports. This boom is partly due to companies shifting their supply chains
Vietnam has big plans to build a super-fast railway that will zip passengers from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City in just five hours. This massive project, costing a whopping US$67 billion, is set to transform the country's infrastructure and impress foreign investors. The railway will cover over 1, 500 k
