Advertisement When U.S. President Joe Biden and leaders of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam meet on Sunday in Hanoi to announce the details of their countries’ emerging strategic partnership, they will be heralding a new era of cooperation between the two nations. Given that Vietnam remains largely off the international radar, the event is likely … Read more
Trans-Pacific View | Diplomacy | Southeast Asia The visit is expected to see the two nations announced a major upgrade to their bilateral partnership. Advertisement U.S. President Joe Biden will make a one-day state visit to Vietnam on September 10, when he and his Vietnamese hosts are expected to announce an upgrade to their diplomatic relationship. The date was … Read more
Advertisement Late last week, Politico published a report confirming that the United States and Vietnam will sign a strategic partnership agreement when President Joe Biden visits the country next month. The report, which is based on three sources “with knowledge of the deal’s planning” stated that the agreement “will allow for new bilateral collaboration that … Read more
The border crossing between Lao Cai, Vietnam, and Hekou, China. Credit: Depositphotos Advertisement U.S. President Joe Biden just announced that he would be “going to Vietnam shortly” to upgrade bilateral relations with the country, a move that the United States had pushed for several times but has not eventuated due to Vietnam’s concern for China’s … Read more
Trans-Pacific View | Diplomacy | Southeast Asia The announcement raises the likelihood that the two countries are getting ready to announce a major upgrade in their diplomatic relationship. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his “Investing in America” agenda, highlighting career-connected learning and workforce training programs at Nash Community College in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, June 9, 2023. Credit: … Read more
Trans-Pacific View | Diplomacy | Southeast Asia Comments by U.S. President Joe Biden last week seem to suggest so, but there is reason to remain skeptical pending further confirmations. Advertisement On Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden made a comment hinting that Vietnam may soon agree to upgrade relations with the United States to a “strategic” level. Speaking to donors … Read more
ASEAN Beat | Diplomacy | Southeast Asia The visit of the USS Ronald Reagan came as Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh embarked on his first visit to Beijing since his appointment in 2021. The U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), approaches Danang, Vietnam, for a scheduled port visit on June 25, 2023. Credit: … Read more