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Biden’s Vietnam Deals Should Center on the Mekong

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A vital regional river can be a route for U.S. diplomacy.

By Brian Eyler, the director of the Stimson Center’s Southeast Asia Program.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023, 4:38 PM

On Sept. 10, Joe Biden pays his first visit to Vietnam as U.S. president, where he is expected to ink a deal to elevate the U.S.-Vietnam relationship from “comprehensive” to “comprehensive strategic”—the highest level of Vietnam’s diplomatic hierarchy. Biden is forgoing this week’s twin summits in Indonesia—the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit and the East Asia Summit—to show the value Washington places on key bilateral partners, such as Vietnam, in the Indo-Pacific.

Some critics worry that China and Russia, two of Vietnam’s other comprehensive strategic partners, could punish Vietnam for its choice to upgrade relations with the United States. But Vietnam can come out of this complicated diplomatic competition a clear winner by centering the U.S.-Vietnam collaboration on the Mekong—the mighty river that keeps both Vietnam and much of the rest of the world fed.

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With wary eye on China, U.S. moves closer to former foe Vietnam

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The two countries are boosting economic and tech ties as Beijing increases its assertiveness in the region

By Ellen Nakashima and Rebecca Tan, Washington Post

September 1, 2023 at 11:34 a.m. EDT

The United States and Vietnam are poised to significantly enhance their economic and technological ties, bringing the former foes closer at a time of increased Chinese assertiveness in the region.

The deal, expected to be announced when President Biden makes a state visit to Vietnam next weekend, is the latest step by the Biden administration to deepen relations in Asia. For Hanoi, the closer relationship with Washington serves as a counterweight to Beijing’s influence.

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Why Hanoi May Agree to a Vietnam-U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

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Fulcrum.sg PUBLISHED 28 AUG 2023 LE HONG HIEP

If Hanoi agrees to a comprehensive strategic partnership with the U.S., it would represent a remarkable breakthrough in bilateral ties. Still, such a partnership would not represent a significant shift in Hanoi’s foreign policy.

United States President Joe Biden recently announced that he would be visiting Vietnam “shortly”, likely on his return trip from the G20 Summit in India on 9-10 September. While the specifics of the trip have not been confirmed, international media have speculated that the visit may result in an upgrade of bilateral relations. Unofficial reports suggest that the two countries, which are currently in a “comprehensive partnership”, may skip the “strategic partnership” level to move directly to the “comprehensive strategic partnership” (CSP) level.

If true, this will represent a remarkable breakthrough in bilateral ties, as the CSP is the highest level of partnership in Vietnam’s diplomatic hierarchy. The country only forms such partnerships with those that it views as of great importance for its security, prosperity, and international standing. So far, Vietnam has only established CSPs with four countries: China, India, Russia and South Korea.

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Laos struggles with unexploded bombs 50 years after Paris Accords

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Hidden dangers from another era hinder economic development

An unexploded cluster bomb dropped by the U.S. military half a century ago is unearthed in Kasi, northern Laos.

KOSUKE INOUE, Nikkei staff writerJanuary 28, 2023 11:01 JST

KASI, Laos — Five decades have elapsed since the signing of the Paris Peace Accords on Jan. 27, 1973 that led to the end of the Vietnam War. The long conflict devastated all of Indochina, and its aftermath continues to stymie the region’s economic development.

Early this month, specialists of the Laotian military detected unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the northern town of Kasi. The team of about 10 found one cluster bomb the size of a tennis ball and used a loudspeaker to warn residents while cordoning off nearby roads before disposing of the device.

Operations of this type continue.

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Biden to sign strategic partnership deal with Vietnam in latest bid to counter China in the region

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The new strategic partnership agreement opens the door to closer diplomatic, economic and technological cooperation with former foe — and China’s neighbor — Hanoi.

Close-up of Joe Biden.

The deal adds to President Joe Biden’s string of successful diplomatic initiatives aimed to reassert U.S. influence in Asia in the face of China’s growing economic, diplomatic and military muscle in the region. | Alex Brandon/AP Photo

By PHELIM KINE08/18/2023 05:42 PM EDT

President Joe Biden will chalk up a fresh victory in his campaign to boost U.S. influence in the Indo-Pacific by sealing a deal with Vietnam next month aimed to draw Hanoi closer to Washington at a time of rising tensions with Beijing.

Biden will sign a strategic partnership agreement with Vietnam during a state visit to the Southeast Asian country in mid-September, according to three people with knowledge of the deal’s planning. They were granted anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak on the record about the agreement.

The agreement will allow for new bilateral collaboration that will boost Vietnam’s efforts to develop its high technology sector in areas including semiconductor production and artificial intelligence.

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Vietnam sees US among top partners: State President Vo Van Thuong

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Tuesday, June 06, 2023, 15:02 GMT+7 tuoitre

Vietnam sees US among top partners: State President Vo Van Thuong
This image shows Vietnamese State President Vo Van Thuong (R) talking with U.S. Ambassador Marc Knapper (L) in Hanoi on June 5, 2023. Photo: Vietnam News Agency

Vietnam always attaches significance to developing its comprehensive cooperation with the U.S., one of its most important partners in the world, State President Vo Van Thuong told Ambassador Marc Knapper.  

President Thuong was speaking at his meeting with the ambassador at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on Monday, during which he also brought forward some suggestions for further promoting the Vietnam – U.S. comprehensive partnership that was set up in 2013, the Vietnam News Agency reported. 

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Biden Hopes for Vietnam Breakthrough

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(Foreign Policy) RAND Corporation U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, meets with Vietnam's Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in Hanoi, Vietnam, April 15, 2023, photo by Andrew Harnik/Pool via Reuters

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in Hanoi, Vietnam, April 15, 2023

Photo by Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS

by Derek Grossman

May 12, 2023

During a ceremony held in Washington to commemorate the Lunar New Year in 2011, then–Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States Le Cong Phung surprised the audience by announcing that the two countries would raise their ties to the level of “strategic partnership.” Phrases describing partnerships can be nebulous, of course. But from what we know about Vietnamese diplomacy, Hanoi’s definition of strategic partnership is not just boilerplate, but signifies concrete, mutual, long-term strategic interests.

Vietnamese officials, however, never followed up on Phung’s newsworthy announcement. Instead, Washington and Hanoi announced a comprehensive partnership in 2013—a relationship that implies a less-serious geopolitical alignment for Vietnam. The United States has been left wondering why.

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US, Japan to help Vietnam with bomb, mine clearance

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TT – Wednesday, April 05, 2023, 17:36 GMT+7

US, Japan to help Vietnam with bomb, mine clearance
Colonel Nguyen Hanh Phuc, deputy general director of the Vietnam National Mine Action Center, speaks at a press briefing in Hanoi on April 4, 2023. Photo: Tong Giap / Tuoi Tre

The United States Department of Defense expressed its desire to send experts to Vietnam to help the Southeast Asian country conduct bomb and mine detection and clearance work, while Japan might donate special equipment worth over VND93 billion (US$4 million) to Vietnam.

Colonel Nguyen Hanh Phuc, deputy general director of the Vietnam National Mine Action Center, made this announcement at a press briefing on tackling post-war bomb and mine consequences in Hanoi on Tuesday.

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Readout of President Joe Biden’s call with General Secretary Trong of Vietnam

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MARCH 29, 2023 White House

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong of Vietnam. President Biden reinforced the United States’ commitment to a strong, prosperous, resilient, and independent Vietnam, noting that 2023 is the 10thanniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership.  The two leaders discussed the importance of strengthening and expanding the bilateral relationship, while working together to address regional challenges such as climate change, ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific, and the deteriorating environmental and security situation along the Mekong.  President Biden also emphasized the United States’ commitment to ASEAN centrality, respect for human rights, and cooperating with Vietnam on its ambitious climate goals.

Chống hàng giả, bảo vệ danh tiếng hàng Việt Nam nhìn từ Saigon Square

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Hồ Nguyên Thảo

Thứ Tư, 1/03/2023

(KTSG) – Trung tâm thương mại Saigon Square đã bị Văn phòng Đại diện thương mại Mỹ (USTR) điểm mặt trong Danh sách các ngôi chợ tai tiếng năm 2022 (NML 2022) công bố hôm 31-1. Những gì diễn ra trong thời gian qua tại Saigon Square là sự hợp tác nhiều gian nan giữa Việt Nam và Mỹ trong công cuộc chống hàng giả và bảo vệ quyền sở hữu trí tuệ tại Việt Nam.

Các gian hàng thời trang, giày dép, túi xách được bày bán tại Trung tâm thương mại Saigon Square. Tiểu thương cho biết số lượng gian hàng và khách mua sắm tại đây không còn đông như trước. Ảnh: Ricky Hồ

Nhưng các biện pháp đánh chặn từ xa kiểu Mỹ đến nay cũng là cách duy nhất để bảo vệ hàng Việt trước nạn hàng giả, mạo danh xuất xứ và các đòn thuế phòng vệ tại thị trường lớn nhất của hàng xuất khẩu Việt Nam.

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Người Mỹ không còn thích ăn cá tra Việt Nam?

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Chí Nhân – 21/02/2023 07:54 GMT+7

TN – Mỹ, thị trường xuất khẩu cá tra lớn nhất của Việt Nam, liên tục sụt giảm trong thời gian gần đây và hiện đã rớt xuống hạng 3 sau Trung Quốc và EU.

Hiệp hội Chế biến và xuất khẩu thủy sản Việt Nam (VASEP) cho biết: Tất cả các thông số chính của xuất khẩu cá tra sang Mỹ trong tháng 1.2023 đều ở mức âm sâu. Cụ thể, khối lượng xuất khẩu giảm 76% so với cùng kỳ năm trước và giảm 44% so với tháng trước.

Giảm 81% Mỹ xếp sau Trung Quốc và EU về nhập khẩu cá tra Việt Nam - Ảnh 1.
Thị trường Mỹ giảm mạnh

Giá trị xuất khẩu sang Mỹ trong tháng 1 chỉ đạt 9,84 triệu USD, giảm 81% so với cùng kỳ năm trước và 40% so với tháng trước. Giá trung bình xuất khẩu chỉ đạt 2,97 USD/kg, giảm 34% so với cùng kỳ 2022.

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Vietnam exporters fret over potential trade fallout of U.S. rules on Xinjiang

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February 14, 20233:32 PM – By Francesco Guarascio

A woman works at a yarn weaving plant in Ha Nam province, outside Hanoi, Vietnam

[1/4] A woman works at a yarn weaving plant in Ha Nam province, outside Hanoi, Vietnam October 7, 2015. REUTERS/Kham/File

HANOI, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Concerned Vietnam-based exporters are seeking to ensure they comply with a U.S. ban on imported products using raw materials from China’s Xinjiang as lucrative trade in goods like garments and solar panels comes under closer scrutiny in Washington.

As U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai visits Vietnam this week, executives and other people familiar with the situation said some industries in Vietnam may be importing, sometimes unwittingly, raw material from Xinjiang – or might find it hard to prove they were not doing so.

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Nobel panel knew Kissinger Vietnam deal unlikely to bring peace, files show

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theguardian – Accords negotiated by Kissinger and Le Duc Tho in 1973 sealed US exit from war but were soon flouted by North and South Vietnam

Portraits of Nobel peace prize laureates, including of Henry Kissinger, top second left, at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo.
Portraits of Nobel peace prize laureates, including of Henry Kissinger, top second left, at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo. Photograph: Gwladys Fouche/Reuters

Reuters in OsloWed 11 Jan 2023 17.28 GMT

The 1973 Nobel peace prize to top US diplomat Henry Kissinger and North Vietnam’s Le Duc Tho, among the most disputed in the award’s history, was given in the full knowledge the Vietnam war was unlikely to end any time soon, newly released papers show.

Nominations to the Peace prize remain secret for 50 years. On 1 January, documents about the prize awarded to Kissinger and Hanoi’s chief negotiator Tho were made available on request.

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Vietnam boots UK out of top seven US trading partners

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blomberg – By Brendan Murray

December 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM GMT+7

Vietnam is on track this year to bump Britain from its long-time place among the US’s top seven goods trading partners, which would be the first time the UK hasn’t been in that group in records going back at least to 2004.

The UK’s share of the US merchandise trade slid to 2.6% through the first 10 months of this year while Vietnam’s rose to 2.7%, according to Census Bureau data.

In full-year numbers going back almost 20 years, the top seven US partners in goods trade have consistently been Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, Germany, South Korea and the UK, though their position within the group has shifted around.

Vietnam didn’t appear in the bureau’s top-15 list until 2019, and it has climbed ever since, ending last year at No. 10. If Vietnam’s lead over the UK holds for the final two months of 2022, it’ll be the first time that a majority of the top seven are Asian economies.

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UAV – Bóng ma sát thủ từ trên không (5 kỳ)

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UAV – Bóng ma sát thủ từ trên không – Kỳ 1: Máy bay ném bom thời thế chiến

03/12/2022 11:07 GMT+7

TTO – Chiến sự Nga – Ukraine đã chứng minh vai trò quan trọng của vũ khí máy bay không người lái trên chiến trường hiện đại.

UAV - Bóng ma sát thủ từ trên không - Kỳ 1: Máy bay ném bom thời thế chiến - Ảnh 1.

Từ chức năng trinh sát ban đầu, loại máy bay này đã biến thành sát thủ tấn công từ trên không và có thể định hình cuộc chiến trong tương lai.

Tại triển lãm hàng không ở Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ vào đầu tháng 9-2022, lần đầu tiên nước chủ nhà đã giới thiệu thế hệ máy bay không người lái (UAV) siêu thanh Bayraktar Kizilelma. UAV mới có tính năng tàng hình, bay gần 980km/h với tốc độ tối đa Mach 1.

Chuyến bay đầu tiên dự kiến được thực hiện vào đầu năm 2023. Đến cuối tháng 9, báo chí Pháp đưa tin Tổng cục Vũ khí Pháp đang thử nghiệm thế hệ UAV mới AVATAR trang bị súng trường tấn công.

Chất nổ Torpex phát nổ sớm đã phá hủy máy bay BQ-8 giết chết Kennedy và Willy ngay lập tức.

DONALD L. MILLER

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