Vietnam death toll rises to 197 as typhoon aftermath takes its toll
Another 128 people were reported missing and 800 injured as landslides and flash floods from Typhoon Yagi continued to take their toll.
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Dozens dead in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi flooding, state media report
Typhoon Yagi was the strongest typhoon to hit Vietnam in decades, with winds up to 92 mph. The country’s meteorological agency warns continuing downpours could cause floods and landslides.
'No stone unturned': Vietnam's new party boss extends his anti-corruption campaign
The new Vietnamese leader's pragmatic approach to ideology and diplomacy may see Vietnam become more confident in pursuing its national interests. But preserving the anti-corruption campaign is paramount.
Putin signs numerous deals with Vietnam in a bid to shore up Russia's ties in Asia
Russia's president signed at least a dozen deals with his Vietnamese counterpart and offered to supply fossil fuels to Vietnam, as Moscow is seeking to offset its international isolation.
Vietnam sentences real estate tycoon to death in its largest-ever fraud case
Truong My Lan, the 67-year-old chairwoman of the real estate company Van Thinh Phat, was formally charged with fraud amounting to $12.5 billion — nearly 3% of the country's 2022 GDP.
Vietnam's president resigns amid an intense anti-corruption campaign
Vo Van Thuong is the second president to resign in two years, a worrying sign for political stability in Vietnam, a country that plays a key role in the middle of U.S.-China competition, analysts say.
As Vietnam grows ties with U.S., a secret directive seeks to gird the Communist Party
A leaked document offers a window into the motivations and concerns of party leaders as they seek to deepen ties with the U.S.
Biden denies improved ties with China's adversaries is meant to contain Beijing
The remarks came after the U.S. elevated relations with Vietnam to the level of a comprehensive strategic partner, the highest level of international partnership.
Biden is off to India and Vietnam. It's part of his push to counter China's influence
President Biden is using the G20 summit to push for a bigger, better World Bank as an alternative to China's massive lending programs, which have left some low-income countries with massive debt.
A Vietnam veteran helicopter pilot receives the Medal of Honor for a daring rescue
Capt. Larry Taylor received the award from President Biden for flying into heavy enemy fire to save four members of a reconnaissance team from almost certain death as they were about to be overrun.