Trump Vietnam

“If I could die for Mr. Trump to become the President," wrote one Vietnamese Facebook user, "I would be very willing to do so.”

Efforts at Agent Orange decontamination reinforce the work that continues to go into addressing old challenges even as both countries seek to maximize new opportunities.

While the focus will be on the U.S. and North Korea, the summit shows Vietnam’s growing role in regional and global affairs.

Both sides are continuing to deepen ties in spite of lingering challenges and uncertainties.

Amid his stops in Indonesia and Vietnam, questions remain over the direction of the Trump administration's Asia policy.

Though a miss would no doubt be unfortunate, its significance also needs to be kept in perspective.

The move represents yet another step forward for security ties under the Trump administration amid lingering concerns.

Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s trip to Washington is testament to Vietnam’s enduring importance as an emerging partner for the United States.

Move comes days before Vietnam’s prime minister visits the White House.  

Handover indicates expanding security collaboration between the two partners is continuing under Trump.

A dearth of coverage, competing global interests, and an omnipresent police state render violations largely unnoticed.

The strategic case is quite compelling.