Vietnam’s “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”: Who Are They?

Vietnam has so far selected only three countries as “comprehensive strategic partners” namely Russia, China, and India. The US has proposed three times to upgrade its relationship with Vietnam to a “strategic partner” (lower than “comprehensive strategic partnership”) but Vietnam…
EU calls on Vietnam to turn its back on Russia and stand with Ukraine

Ambassadors of 21 European countries have just written a joint editorial in which they expressed disappointment with Vietnam’s abstention at the United Nations, calling on Hanoi to “stand with Ukraine” and use its influence over Russia to influence Moscow. Russia’s…
EU says to support Vietnam towards green development plan

The European Union (EU) delegation to Vietnam on February 21 said that “the EU is ready to continue supporting Vietnam’s green transition.” This statement comes four days after the Executive Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans concluded his…