Hanoi’s residents endure upheavals as it transforms itself to match Vietnam’s economic ambitions
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The noise is everywhere in Hanoi. The crack of a hydraulic breaker, the groan…
Rescuers search for survivors after a 7.1 quake kills 18 in southwestern Japan
KUMAMOTO, Japan (AP) — Soldiers and emergency workers combed through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses…
China’s military rise in focus at Shangri-La Dialogue conference
SINGAPORE (AP) — China’s rapid military modernization and assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific and growing concerns over American priorities…
Vietnam elects Communist Party chief To Lam as president
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam unanimously elected Communist Party General Secretary To Lam as president for a five-year…
Countries face energy triage as the Iran war escalates
BANGKOK (AP) — The escalating war with Iran is pushing parts of the world into energy triage, forcing…
History of US regime-changing actions is rocky
Barely an hour after the first U.S. and Israeli missiles struck Iran, President Donald Trump made clear he…
US and Indonesia reach trade deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House announced a reciprocal trade agreement with Indonesia on Thursday while President Prabowo…
Document show Vietnam’s military preparing for a possible American war
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A year after Vietnam elevated its relations with Washington to the highest diplomatic level,…
Vietnam leader To Lam consolidates power with eye on economic growth
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — To Lam was reelected Friday as general secretary of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party and…
India and others say they’re invited to join Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza
At least seven more countries said Sunday the United States has invited them to join President Donald Trump’s…
Deadly Asian floods are a preview of what’s coming as climate warms, scientists say
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms…
Death toll in Vietnam floods reaches 90
At least 90 people have now died in floods and landslides in central Vietnam triggered by heavy rains…