Vietnam
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Vietnam's top security official To Lam elected as president as anti-corruption drive rocks politics
World | May 22, 2024, 08:48 AM ISTAs the country's top security official, Lam led the communist party general secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's 'blazing furnace' anti-corruption probe that has rocked Vietnam's political establishment. Several politicians, including Lam's predecessor Vo Van Thuong, have stepped down due to the campaign.
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Vietnam's head of parliament resigns amid 'blazing furnace' anti-corruption probe
World | Apr 26, 2024, 05:17 PM ISTHue, 67, is the latest senior member of the government to leave office amid the ongoing "blazing furnace" anti-corruption campaign launched by Communist Party general secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Last month, former Vietnam President Vo Van Thoung resigned after similar allegations.
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Vietnam: Real estate tycoon Truong My Lan sentenced to death in massive $12 billion fraud case
World | Apr 11, 2024, 03:22 PM ISTLan, 67, was accused of controlling the Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank to illegally siphon off funds and paying bribes to government officials. Vietnam has launched a crackdown on corruption that has seen hundreds of officials and executives prosecuted or forced to step down.
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12-inch Eel removed alive from Vietnamese man's abdomen, know more
Health | Mar 23, 2024, 01:23 PM ISTVietnamese doctors remove live eel from man's abdomen in a bizarre medical emergency. The 30cm eel caused intestinal damage but was removed in a successful surgery. Doctors unsure how the eel entered the man's body.
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Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigns over allegations of violating party rules
World | Mar 20, 2024, 04:56 PM ISTThe government said in a statement Thuong violated party rules, adding that those "shortcomings had negatively impacted public opinion, affecting the reputation of the Party, State and him personally."
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Xi Jinping visits Vietnam after Hanoi resets ties with US, calls for 'mutually acceptable solutions'
World | Dec 12, 2023, 10:16 PM ISTThis is Xi's first visit to Vietnam since 2017 amid reports that Beijing fears Vietnam possibly joining an anti-China alliance. Vietnam upgraded its ties with the US to a comprehensive strategic partnership during Biden's visit in September, much to Beijing's chagrin.
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Good news! After Thailand and Sri Lanka, THIS country likely to provide visa-free entry for Indians
World | Nov 22, 2023, 04:25 PM ISTSri Lanka and Thailand approved visa-free travel to visitors from India and other countries last month. This decision has been taken to revive the countries' tourism sector after the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cybercriminals from Vietnam focus on India, US, and UK, unleash possible malware attacks
Technology | Oct 22, 2023, 05:46 PM ISTVietnam-based cybercriminals target digital marketing firms in India, US and UK. The Vietnamese hackers utilize 'Darkgate' malware and MaaS toolkit in malicious campaign.
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Jaishankar unveils Mahatma Gandhi's bust in Vietnam, says he served as 'motivator of diplomacy'
World | Oct 17, 2023, 05:23 PM ISTJaishankar highlighted Mahatma Gandhi's contributions to truth, non-violence, freedom and independence of people and said that he holds great relevance in today's world. The minister also said that Gandhi's statue in Ho Chi Minh City affirms great people-to-people ties between India and Vietnam.
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Jaishankar meets Vietnamese PM, pushes for closer India-Vietnam cooperation in Indo-Pacific
World | Oct 16, 2023, 06:23 PM ISTJaishankar, during his visit to Vietnam, reiterated India's stance of establishing a rules-based and multipolar Indo-Pacific region that is open for all. He also stressed that cooperation on the Indo-Pacific is in the shared interests of both India and Vietnam.
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Jaishankar kickstarts two-nation visit to Southeast Asia, arrives in Vietnam for bilateral talks
World | Oct 15, 2023, 04:18 PM ISTJaishankar's six-day trip to Vietnam and Singapore seeks to bolster bilateral cooperation with the two strategically positioned Southeast Asian nations. Jaishankar will co-chair the 18th meeting of the India-Vietnam Joint Commission on Monday.
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Cat Ba National Park to Cua Van Floating Village: Top 5 places to visit in Halong Bay
Travel | Sep 19, 2023, 01:21 PM ISTThese are just some of the amazing places to visit in Halong Bay that offer an unforgettable experience for visitors.
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Vietnam: Massive fire at residential building kills more than 50 in Hanoi, death count may increase
World | Sep 13, 2023, 11:48 AM ISTAuthorities are yet to confirm the exact death toll.
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'It's not about containing China', says Biden on strengthening trade relations with Vietnam
World | Sep 11, 2023, 11:13 AM IST"We have an opportunity to strengthen alliances around the world to maintain stability. That's what this trip is all about," Biden said.
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G20 Summit 2023: US President Joe Biden departs for Vietnam as 'successful' event nears conclusion
World | Sep 10, 2023, 11:36 AM ISTBiden and Vietnamese General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong will meet in Hanoi and are expected to announce plans to tighten economic cooperation.
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US aims to strengthen ties with Vietnam amid growing Chinese assertiveness in region
World | Sep 03, 2023, 09:23 AM ISTWith the establishment of a “comprehensive strategic partnership”, the United States will have a diplomatic status that Vietnam has so far reserved for only a handful of other countries, including India, Russia, China, and South Korea.
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India to hand over indigenously-built missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnamese Navy today
World | Jul 22, 2023, 02:38 PM ISTThe transfer of INS Kirpan marks the first time that India has gifted a fully operational corvette to any friendly foreign country, under the policies of 'Act East' and 'SAGAR'.
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China, Vietnam's share in India's steel import basket rose during June 2023, shows data
Business | Jul 16, 2023, 02:49 PM ISTThe development assumes significance as India has set an ambitious target to increase its steel making capacity to 300 million tonnes, along with a significant share in the global steel markets.
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Vietnam bans 'Barbie' screening for running map showing China's territorial claims
Entertainment | Jul 04, 2023, 12:11 PM ISTMargot Robbie and Ryan Gosling's anticipated starrer 'Barbie' is now facing an unexpected ban in Vietnam. Know why.
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India gifts indigenously-built missile corvette 'INS Kirpan' to Vietnam
India | Jun 19, 2023, 06:34 PM ISTMinistry of Defence said that progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives was reviewed during the meeting, with both sides expressing satisfaction at the ongoing engagements.