Here’s What to Know About Vietnam’s Communist Government
Vietnam’s Communist Party has ruled the country for nearly half a century, often priding itself on unity and longevity. It is one of the world’s last remaining Communist dictatorships.
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Vietnam’s President Resigns Over Communist Party Breaches, State Media Says
President Vo Van Thuong of Vietnam has resigned after violating Communist Party regulations, state media reported on Wednesday, the second president to step down in a little over a year. The reports did not offer any details about his alleged wrongdoing.
Politics should not thwart Nippon Steel's plan to buy U.S. Steel
Politics should not intervene in private business transactions without just cause. That is why ongoing efforts in America to block Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel raise serious concerns.
Vietnam’s president quits after one year on the job amid signs of political turmoil
The Vietnamese Communist Party on Wednesday accepted the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, the government said in a statement citing “shortcomings”, in a sign of political turmoil that could hurt foreign investors’ confidence in the country.
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigns amid anti-corruption campaign
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigned after a little over a year in the job, the Communist Party said Wednesday, making him the latest senior official to leave office amid an intense anti-corruption campaign.
Warily eyeing China’s Pacific influence, US talks up US$7.1 billion in aid
The renewal of funds for the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau – known collectively as the Freely Associated States – had been held up for months by broader infighting in Congress over budgetary issues, even though they enjoyed widespread bipartisan support.
Should Malaysia host 2026 Commonwealth Games? Look at Victoria and Birmingham, critics say
The Australian state of Victoria won the rights to host the 2026 edition of the event, but withdrew in July 2023, citing a projected budget blowout.
'Mr Yen' says Japan could intervene if yen falls to 155
Japanese authorities may intervene if the yen sinks to 155 to 160 against the dollar, according to a former top foreign exchange official Eisuke Sakakibara.