Vietnam’s Thirteenth National Party Congress opens

The five-day visit ended as the pandemic began reshaping travel. It continued defense contact between former adversaries while war legacy work remained unfinished.

The leaders discussed bilateral ties and COVID-19 cooperation amid unresolved war legacies and expanding trade relations.

The anniversary commemorated 1995 normalization. Official statements highlighted cooperation on dioxin, UXO, and missing people. The date holds different meanings for state narratives, refugees, and...

The education ministry and Peace Corps signed program terms, following a 2016 framework agreement. The sequence shows how bilateral commitments required later negotiation.

The EVFTA began operating after ratification procedures. It lowered tariffs over time and created mechanisms for trade and cooperation. The agreement’s rules affect workers, producers, and consumers...

The congress elected a Central Committee and re-elected Nguyễn Phú Trọng. Its state vision of development does not represent every Vietnamese person’s views.

Harris arrived in Hanoi during a regional visit, discussing health and security as Vietnam maintained relations with multiple powers and asserted autonomy.

Officials discussed UXO, dioxin, disability assistance, and pandemic response, linking humanitarian work to strategic diplomacy.

The leaders spoke about bilateral and regional matters after pandemic disruption and ahead of deeper strategic ties, with legacy issues still shaping relations.

Sherman met officials, affirmed support for an independent Vietnam, and discussed humanitarian cooperation. Vietnamese leaders advanced their own priorities and strategic balance.