Tag: Vietnam
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Vietnam releases 4 independent Protestants after 5 days’ detention — Radio Free Asia
[ad_1] Police in Vietnam have released four independent Protestants who were detained for five days after inviting President Vo Van Thuong to observe one of their religious services. Y Nuer Buon Dap, Y Thinh Nie, Y Cung Nie and his son Y Salemon Eban returned home on Saturday. The first three were arrested on Oct.…
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McDermott and PTSC consortium lands $1bn contract offshore Vietnam
[ad_1] A consortium comprised of McDermott and Petrovietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) has secured a limited letter of award from Phu Quoc Petroleum Operating Company for Vietnam’s multibillion-dollar Block B gas-to-power project. Under the full project scope, the consortium will provide engineering, procurement, construction, installation (EPCI), and hook-up and commissioning services for a central production…
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People in Vietnam and Cambodia have more faith in democracy than Australians, study shows
[ad_1] Key PointsAustralian satisfaction with democracy declines, lagging behind Vietnam, Cambodia and Taiwan.Study reveals declining confidence in Australian government since COVID-19.Education levels strongly influence Australians’ political system satisfaction. Satisfaction with democracy in Australia is falling behind that of its Indo-Pacific neighbours, new research has found. The alarming findings released by the showed 77 per cent…
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Vietnam music teacher loses appeal against 8-year sentence — Radio Free Asia
[ad_1] Updated Sept. 25, 2023, 11:52 p.m. ET. An appeal court in Vietnam’s Dak Lak province on Tuesday upheld an eight-year prison sentence for music lecturer Dang Dang Phuoc, his wife Le Thi Ha told Radio Free Asia. The 60-year-old instructor at Dak Lak College of Pedagogy was convicted on June 6 this year of…
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Hanoi fire that killed 56 draws attention to lax safety standards in Vietnam — Radio Free Asia
[ad_1] The fire that tore through the nine-story Hanoi apartment building this week and killed 56 people has shed light on Vietnam’s lax fire safety standards. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang has ordered an investigation, along with tougher regulations for smaller apartment buildings, according to a government statement. One tenant whose family has been…
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Budget Travel Across South East Asia: Top Attractions in Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos
[ad_1] Southeast Asia is a region full of vibrant cultures, fascinating history, and picture-perfect landscapes, making it an ideal destination for travellers seeking adventure and exploration. However, with so much to see and do in this part of the world, it can take time to narrow down which destinations to prioritize. In this article, we’ll…
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For President Biden, First Trip to Vietnam Offers Opportunity
[ad_1] As he wrapped up a two-day trip to Hanoi, his first visit to Vietnam, President Biden on Monday made a point of stopping by a memorial to his old friend, Senator John McCain, the famed prisoner of war who was later instrumental in forging reconciliation with a onetime enemy. Mr. Biden brought John Kerry,…
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Biden Forges Deeper Ties With Vietnam as China Mounts Ambition
[ad_1] President Biden cemented a new strategic relationship with Vietnam on Sunday, bringing two historical foes closer than they have ever been and putting the ghosts of the past behind them out of shared worry over China’s mounting ambitions in the region. During a landmark visit to Hanoi by the American president, Vietnam’s Communist Party…
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Vietnam wants it all in balancing its ties with the US and China — Radio Free Asia
[ad_1] President Joe Biden is heading to Vietnam for a visit that will upgrade bilateral relations to a “strategic comprehensive partnership,” a symbolic step that opens the door to wider cooperation between former Cold War foes who are now grappling with an assertive, powerful China. The elevated status is a symbolic gesture that recognizes the…
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Why Australia and Vietnam Should Create a Visa Exemption Program – The Diplomat
[ad_1] Advertisement On August 17, at their regular press conference, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokesperson announced that Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will make a three-day official visit to Vietnam, commencing on August 21. The purpose of the visit will be to co-host the fifth Australia-Vietnam Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AVFMM) with her Vietnamese…
