EU Commissioner Síkela urged Vietnam to exercise caution regarding Chinese 5G technology and warned of investment risks stemming from potential security concerns. At the same time, he announced funding as part of the Global Gateway strategy.
By Amelie Richter
Crude oil supplies are running low in Vietnam. Hanoi is hoping for assistance from Japan to keep the joint Nghi Sơn refinery profitable.
By Marcel Grzanna
China is Vietnam's most important supplier, while the United States is its most important market. Yet its relations with both of these major powers are historically strained. Amid this complex situation, Hanoi is embarking on what is arguably the world's most ambitious development agenda.
By Angela Köckritz and Marcel Grzanna
China and Vietnam are conducting joint naval patrols in the Gulf of Tonkin. The drills are part of a broader “friendship exchange” that also includes high-level ministerial talks.
By Fabian Peltsch
The EU and Vietnam are intensifying cooperation in critical areas. Diplomatic ties are set to be upgraded during a visit by European Council President António Costa.
By Leonardo Pape
The European Union and Vietnam will upgrade their relationship during a visit by European Council President António Costa to Hanoi on Thursday. This is expected to lead to greater cooperation across several areas, including research, technology, energy and critical raw materials.
By Julia Fiedler
At the 14th Party Congress, the future balance of power within the Communist Party of Vietnam will be decided. Incumbent General Secretary Tô Lâm is seeking to further consolidate his authority. An ambitious economic plan is also expected to be adopted.
By Yi Ling Pan
Google wants to relocate one of the most difficult production steps for its smartphones to Vietnam this year. It would be a milestone for the diversification of supply chains.
By Redaktion Table
His investigations changed the picture of the two most devastating wars that the USA has waged since 1945: In Vietnam he uncovered the My Lai massacre, in Iraq the Abu Ghraib torture scandal. A portrait of US investigative journalist Seymour Hersh.
By Okan Bellikli
Vietnam’s economy grew by eight percent in 2025, according to preliminary government data. In the fourth quarter, year-on-year growth accelerated to 8.46 percent. By comparison, economic growth had stood at around seven percent the previous year.
By Julia Fiedler
