VIETNAM – The Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary To Lam was on Tuesday unanimously elected president, to serve for the next 5 years. Lam’s election marks his second term after a short-lived tenure in 2024, according to local outlet VnExpress. He is mandated to serve as president for the 2026-2031 term while continuing as general […]
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Power Politics & Unilateral Bullying has no Future; Wang Yi
CHINA – Power politics and unilateral bullying win no heart and have no future, according to the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday as he concluded Vietnam visit, while calling for a stronger cooperation in Asia. Wang called for enhanced cooperation through multilateral frameworks to safeguard regional peace and stability, according to the state-run […]
Vietnam Floods Death Toll at 55, 13 Missing
VIETNAM – The Vietnam floods have killed at least 55 people within the week and left another 13 missing according to the disaster management. Floods swept through central Vietnam and the Central Highlands, causing extensive damage and more than $340 million in economic losses, Vietnam News reported, citing the Department of Dyke Management and Natural […]
Floods and Landslides in Vietnam Kill 6
VIETNAM – At least 6 people were killed and others were trapped under the soil after heavy rains resulted to floods and landslides in Vietnam on Sunday night. A passenger bus was buried, killing 6 while 16 others were injured in central Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa province according to local reports on Monday. The bus, carrying […]
Typhoon Bualoi Kills 12 in Vietnam
VIETNAM – According to local reports on Monday, Typhoon Bualoi had made landfall in Vietnam, causing rains and floods, as well as killing at least 12 people. Nine casualties were reported in northern Ninh Binh province, while the remaining three were in Thanh Hoa, Hue and Da Nang cities, local media outlet VnExpress reported. Some […]
Heavy Rainfall in Vietnam Kills at Least 8
VIETNAM – At least 8 people died and 3 others remain missing after heavy rainfall in Vietnam causes landslides and floods according to local reports on Saturday. Heavy rains between Thursday and Friday triggered severe flash floods across several parts of the province. Many villages are isolated, and hundreds of families have been urgently evacuated. […]
Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam Killing at Least 34
VIETNAM – Updates as a Wonder Sea tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam: A tourist boat capsized in Vietnam killing at least 34 onboard as rescue operations are ongoing, as 11 have been rescued. The Wonder Sea cruise vessel was carrying 53 people and capsized at the Ha Long Bay. The vessel overturned […]
Five-Storey Building Fire in Vietnamese City Kills 8
VIETNAM – A five-storey building fire in Vietnamese city of Ho Chi Minh on the Độc Lập apartment complex late Sunday have left 8 people dead according to local reports. The fire broke out Sunday night in a ground-floor unit of the five-story building, prompting a chaotic evacuation as residents fled the building in panic. […]
Vietnam-Russia Nuclear Plant Deal; the Brief
RUSSIA – Negotiations to resume the paused Vietnam-Russia nuclear plant agreement on building nuclear power plants in Vietnam have begun, with a broader aim of elevating the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations to “a new level in terms of quality.” This was reported on Monday, May 12. “The two sides agreed to […]