Vietnam

Vietnam-India to celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations

The Embassy of Vietnam in Delhi announced a logo design competition on Monday to celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Vietnam. The winner of the contest will get air tickets to Vietnam.

Sep 26, 2016, 22:55 PM IST

China says interests outweigh differences with Vietnam

Common interests between China and Vietnam far outweigh differences, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Vietnam`s prime minister on Tuesday, calling for their dispute in the South China Sea to be resolved through talks.

Sep 13, 2016, 18:38 PM IST

Facebook reinstates censored photo of Vietnam War `napalm girl`

Facebook on Friday reversed its decision to censor an iconic Vietnam War photo of a naked girl escaping a napalm bombing, after the move set off a wave of outrage, including from Norway`s prime minister.

Sep 10, 2016, 00:18 AM IST

India extends $500 mn to Vietnam, both sides elevate ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the two countries have decided to elevate their strategic ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Sep 03, 2016, 21:50 PM IST

PM Modi's Vietnam visit: Key takeaways

The India-Vietnam relationship was upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership which Hanoi only has with Moscow and Beijing. 

Sep 03, 2016, 21:38 PM IST

India, Vietnam call for reforming UN, expanding Security Council

PM Modi also committed to provide a new Line of Credit for Vietnam in this area.

Sep 03, 2016, 19:02 PM IST

PM Modi completes two-day visit to Vietnam, heads to China

The two countries inked a dozen of agreements, including protocol on double taxation avoidance agreement, to foster better ties between the two sides.

Sep 03, 2016, 17:55 PM IST

Vietnam's top leaders hail India's position on disputed South China Sea

"We must also intensify our coordination in regional and multilateral fora," a top Vietnamese official told PM Modi.

Sep 03, 2016, 17:25 PM IST

India-Vietnam partnership to benefit Asia, world: PM Narendra Modi

Ahead of his departure on Friday to Vietnam on a bilateral visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the southeast Asian nation as "friendly", India`s relationship with which will benefit Asia and the whole world.

Sep 02, 2016, 14:38 PM IST

PM Modi to visit Vietnam today; attend G-20 meet in China

India's ONGC Videsh Limited is engaged in oil exploration projects in Vietnam for over three decades and there may be announcements about new projects in the sector .

Sep 02, 2016, 07:22 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi leaves for tour of Vietnam, China on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sets off tomorrow on a bilateral visit to Vietnam and to attend the annual summit of powerful G-20 grouping in China's Hangzhou where India is likely to seek concrete measures to check terror financing and crackdown on tax evasion.

Sep 01, 2016, 21:38 PM IST

PM Modi to leave for tour of Vietnam, China on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra  Modi sets off on Friday on a bilateral visit to Vietnam and to attend the annual summit of powerful G-20 grouping in China's Hangzhou where India is likely to seek concrete measures to check terror financing and crackdown on tax evasion.

Sep 01, 2016, 19:11 PM IST

Jail remission for nearly 25,000 prisoners in Vietnam

As many as 24,826 prisoners across Vietnam shall benefit from remission of sentence ordered ahead of the country's 71st National Day on September 2, it was announced on Thursday.

Sep 01, 2016, 18:29 PM IST

Vietnam scientists spot rare endangered primates

Because of the increase in the recent mining and poaching activities, their numbers had decreased and the scientists feared that these rare creatures might fade away.

Aug 25, 2016, 11:32 AM IST

7 killed in Vietnam's typhoon Dianmu

At least seven persons were killed and two went missing as typhoon Dianmu hit Vietnam, authorities said on Sunday.

Aug 21, 2016, 14:00 PM IST

Indonesia sinks foreign boats to mark independence

Indonesia sank dozens of impounded foreign boats to mark Independence Day, an official said Wednesday, as President Joko Widodo steps up a campaign to stop foreign fishermen from "stealing" in its waters

Aug 17, 2016, 13:47 PM IST

Up to India to decide its position on South China Sea: Chinese FM Wang Yi

Both Foreign Ministers Wang Yi and Sushma Swaraj have been meeting regularly on the margins of multilateral meetings. 

Aug 12, 2016, 14:04 PM IST

Philippines seeks formal talks with China amid South China Sea tensions: Ramos

China claims almost the entire South China Sea, through which more than USD 5 trillion of trade moves annually.

Aug 12, 2016, 09:16 AM IST

Narendra Modi's visit will open new page in bilateral relations: Vietnam

Vietnamese Ambassador to India Ton Sinh Thanh said the situation in the South China Sea region was "getting worse" with militarisation.

Aug 10, 2016, 19:04 PM IST

Vietnam to launch digital visas next year

Vietnam is working on a scheme to grant electronic visas for foreign visitors from next year, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said.

Aug 10, 2016, 14:29 PM IST