ARTICLES

25 Sep 2023

China-Vietnam Party-to-Party Ties: A Tie that Binds

Lye Liang Fook

Vietnam appears to be drawing closer to the U.S. with the recent upgrade in ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership. This development, however, should not be overestimated as Vietnam-China relations, especially party-to-party ties, remain strong.

China-Vietnam Relations Vietnam

14 Mar 2022

The Russia-Ukraine War: Parallels and Lessons for Vietnam

Hoang Thi Ha

Vietnam’s nuanced approach to the Russia-Ukraine war and its refusal to single out Russia’s invasion suggest introspection in Hanoi over its foreign and defence policy calculations.

1 Oct 2021

Vietnam and Japan Partners Amid Superpower Rivalry

Mateusz Chatys

If two recent high-level visits by China and Japan to Vietnam are of any indication, Tokyo appears to have gained the upper hand over Beijing when it comes to courting one of Southeast Asia’s most important players.

China-Vietnam Relations U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam

29 Sep 2021

Wang Yi’s Visit to Vietnam: Reasserting Influence, Regaining Balance

Hoang Thi Ha|Le Hong Hiep

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Vietnam on 10-12 September was part of Beijing’s efforts to pull Hanoi back from its perceived ‘tilt’ towards Washington. More than ever, Vietnam’s foreign policy mantra, “firm in objectives, flexible in strategies and tactics”, is being put to test.

China-Vietnam Relations South China Sea U.S.-Vietnam Relations

12 Jul 2021

A Tale of Two Vaccines in Vietnam

Hoang Thi Ha

The public reactions to the arrivals of Covid-19 vaccines to Vietnam – one from China, the other from the United States – underscore a geopolitical dilemma for the country.

China-Vietnam Relations COVID-19 U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam

3 Mar 2021

Vietnam’s Mekong Middle Power Diplomacy

Phan Xuan Dung

Hanoi is applying its South China Sea playbook to the Mekong.

ASEAN China-Vietnam Relations Climate Change Environment Mekong River Vietnam

1 Mar 2021

Constant and Continuous: Vietnam’s Foreign Policy After The 13th Party Congress

Chheang Vannarith|Nguyen Huu Tuc

Hedging between the US and China while promoting a rules-based South China Sea will continue to guide Vietnam’s foreign policy.

China-Vietnam Relations South China Sea U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

23 Jul 2020

Vietnam: Managing Chinese Pressures around Vanguard Bank

Le Hong Hiep

As Vietnam’s recent decision to cancel deals for oil and gas activities in waters around Vanguard Bank caused significant financial and reputational damage, Hanoi should rethink its strategy to avoid similar incidents in the future.

China-Vietnam Relations Oil and Gas Exploration Vietnam

19 May 2020

Foreign Investors Exiting China: Vietnam Milks the Gains

Le Hong Hiep

Vietnam stands to benefit from MNCs’ efforts to diversify their production base beyond China. How much it will actually benefit, however, depends on how fast it can roll out measures to further improve its infrastructure and business environment.

China-Vietnam Relations Vietnam