ARTICLES

11 Dec 2018

Why did Vietnam Cancel its Defence Engagements with the US?

Le Hong Hiep

Vietnam cancelled the fifteen defence engagement activities scheduled for 2019 with the United States. Whether it will reverse its decision depends on whether the US will waive sanctions on countries buying military equipment from Russia; the future direction of US-China relations, and China's stance in the South China Sea dispute.

20 Jun 2017

New Tensions in Vietnam – China Relations?

Le Hong Hiep

While Vietnam – China relations have improved significantly with top-level visits and strengthened economic ties, it has also intensified relations with the US and Japan. These developments create new tensions for bilateral relations between Vietnam and China and destabilize the region.

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

30 May 2017

Vietnam’s Continued Balancing Act

Le Hong Hiep

Vietnam has improved its relationship with the US in a bid to walk the fine balance between the US and China. Despite China's challenge to Vietnam in the South China Sea, Hanoi has maintained warm ties with China as a strategic hedge against the ambiguous policy of the US towards Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

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

3 Feb 2017

Vietnam, President Trump and the TPP

Truong-Minh Vu

President Donald Trump's withdrawal of the U.S. from the TPP is a huge loss for Vietnam. To reduce its dependence on the Chinese economy. Vietnam will have to look elsewhere for free trade deals to secure its economy.

Donald Trump TPP U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam