ARTICLES

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.

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