170,000 evacuated as Typhoon Ketsana approaches Vietnam's central coastSeptember 30th, 2009 170,000 evacuated as typhoon approaches VietnamHANOI, Vietnam — Authorities in Vietnam have evacuated 170,000 people as Typhoon Ketsana bears down on the country's central coast. The storm killed 240 people in the Philippines.
Top US officials in Afghanistan look to Vietnam War for 'how not to' lessonsAugust 6th, 2009 US looks to Vietnam for Afghan tipsBRUSSELS — Top U.S. officials have reached out to a leading Vietnam war scholar who opposes American involvement in Afghanistan in an apparent effort to apply the lessons of the earlier conflict to the fight against the Taliban.
US, Vietnam air forces hold talks in Hanoi as former foes grow closerJuly 23rd, 2009 US, Vietnam air force officials meet in HanoiHANOI, Vietnam — Senior officials from the U.S. and Vietnamese air forces are meeting in Hanoi this week, a sign of the growing cooperation between the former foes, officials said Thursday.
India, China will try to find out border solution next monthJuly 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Putting behind China's objections to an Asian Development Bank (ADB) loan to India, special representatives of the two countries will meet next month to resume their dialogue on finding a solution to their vexed border issue, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said Thursday.
Death toll from landslides, floods in northern Vietnam rises to 22July 6th, 2009 22 die in Vietnam landslides, floodsHANOI, Vietnam — The government says the death toll from landslides and floods in Vietnam's mountainous north has risen to 22. Thirteen other people are still missing after the heavy rains that struck on Friday night.
Belarus sets up customs posts on Russia's border as trade dispute escalatesJune 17th, 2009 Belarus sets up customs posts on Russia's borderREDKI, Belarus — Belarus has set up customs posts on its border with Russia for the first time in 14 years as a trade dispute between the two countries escalates. Belarusian customs officials say as of Wednesday morning all cargo coming from Russia is subject to new rules, including more stringent inspections.
US calls for release of Vietnamese pro-democracy advocate and lawyerJune 16th, 2009 US calls for release of arrested Vietnam activistHANOI, Vietnam — The U.S. Embassy in Vietnam expressed deep concern Tuesday about the arrest of a prominent lawyer known for his pro-democracy writings and defense of human rights activists.
US Navy ship helps in search for MIAs in VietnamJune 12th, 2009 US ship helps search for MIAs in VietnamHANOI, Vietnam — A U.S. Navy ship is participating in the search for the remains of more than 1,000 U.S.
Japan, Russia seek to resolve territorial disputesMay 12th, 2009 TOKYO - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Moscow and Tokyo could resolve their existing territorial dispute by building mutual trust and developing strong economic ties. Putin, who arrived in Tokyo Monday, said he was in Japan to discuss a long-standing territorial dispute, along with economic, energy and international issues with the Japanese leadership.
Foreign investment and tourists to Vietnam decline in first 4 months of 2009April 28th, 2009 Foreign investment to Vietnam declinesHANOI, Vietnam — The global recession has taken a toll on foreign investment and tourism to Vietnam in the first four months of the year, the government said Tuesday. Foreign investment pledges fell 72 percent to $6.4 billion as of April 20, the General Statistics Office said in a statement.
Vietnam fixes loophole, requires children to wear helmets on motorbikesApril 17th, 2009 Vietnam requires children to wear helmetsHANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam has closed a legal loophole that exempts children from wearing motorcycle helmets when they ride with their parents, state media reported Saturday. Under a revised Transport Law that will take effect July 1, adults transporting children under age of 16 without a helmet will be fined up to 200,000 dong ($11), the Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper said.
India, China to continue boundary talksMarch 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India and China are exploring dates to hold the next round of talks to resolve their decades-old boundary dispute, Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon said here Thursday while calling for more economic interaction between the two sides. 'We are looking at new dates for boundary talks.
Nepal lawmakers check border for Indian intrusionJanuary 30th, 2009 KATHMANDU - A team of Nepal's lawmakers Saturday begun inspecting the nation's eastern border with India to look into the mounting allegations from border towns that the neighbouring country was encroaching on Nepali territory. Headed by Padma Lal Bishwakarma, the International Relations and Human Rights Committee of the Constituent Assembly Saturday reached the tea garden district of Ilam to hold consultations with residents, government officials and security forces.
Ties with China can become difficult: Brajesh MishraJanuary 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra Thursday said India's stronger relationship with the US after the nuclear deal will make its ties with China 'difficult' and drew attention to speculation about China's suspected designs on Arunachal Pradesh. 'There is speculation about China trying to capture what they call southern Tibet (Arunachal Pradesh).
ITBP chief visits India-China border outpostsDecember 28th, 2008 NEW DELHI - The director general of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is inspecting border outposts along the India-China border to apprise himself of difficulties placed by the troops. ITBP chief Vikram Srivastava has been visiting several border outposts since Dec 25.
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