Vietnam

An alleged halt in rare earth element exports to Japan put world governments on notice. Did China push too hard, too fast?

By announcing its Cam Ranh Bay plans at the ASEAN meeting, Hanoi moved the agenda past the Diaoyu Islands spat.

Will the Republican triumph in the midterms put pressure on Barack Obama to take a tough line with China?

Energy-hungry Asia offers Russia a chance to re-engage with the continent. But is a nuclear strategy a guarantee of influence?

Philippine President Benigno Aquino calls for a peaceful sharing of the Spratly Islands’ natural resources.

With a wary eye on Beijing, Vietnam moves to improve ties with Japan and the United States.

Chinese dams threaten one of the world’s most biodiverse rivers, critics say. It’s not just environmentalists who are worried.

ASEAN needs to co-ordinate its response to the floods that have hit Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.

With an eye on China, India’s navy and army are to boost ties with their Vietnamese counterparts.

Hanoi’s 1000th anniversary has brought an influx of visitors. But why are so few foreign? And why won’t they come back?

A rising China has pushed the US and Vietnam together. The 123 nuclear agreement could just be the start of warmer ties.

Australia and the ICJ could help resolve the tensions over the South China Sea. China shouldn’t fear internationalization.