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Vietnam police block access after church unrest
MY DUC, Vietnam (AFP) - – Vietnamese police on Friday blocked AFP journalists from an area where, according to a priest, several Catholics were wounded when police used tear gas in a dispute over a crucifix.
Jan 11, 2010, 10:04
Former CEO of Jetstar Pacific Airlines, Luong Hoai Nam arrested
Jetstar Pacific is 27 percent owned by Sydney-based Qantas Airways Ltd.Luong Hoai Nam, the former chief executive officer of Jetstar Pacific, has been detained by Vietnamese authorities, Olivia Wirth, a Qantas spokeswoman, said by e-mail.
Jan 10, 2010, 12:54
China flexes muscles at Japan, Vietnam
Hong Kong: China is showing new signs of assertiveness on its maritime borders with two neighbours — Japan and Vietnam.
Jan 10, 2010, 08:45
Vietnam Convicts a Pro-Democracy Army Officer of Subversion
Vietnam convicted a former army officer who pushed for democratic reforms of subversion on Monday
Dec 31, 2009, 09:05
Vietnam People's Navy + Kilo subs
Recently, the Vietnamese put in a huge order for 6 kilo submarines for $1.8 billion. After this, I read some articles like this one that claims Vietnam is sending China a message with this purchase.
Dec 28, 2009, 17:00
Vietnamese Minister of Defense General Phung Quang Thanh
Over the weekend, Minister of Defense Senior Lt. General Phung Quang Thanh of Vietnam landed in Washington, D.C.
Dec 25, 2009, 08:34
Activities held to celebrate People’s Army Day
Many activities have been held nationwide to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Vietnam’s People’s Army Day and All-People National Defence Day (December 22).
Dec 20, 2009, 14:01
Vietnam Pressed To Act
BANGKOK—An international rights group has called on the European Union (EU) and other donors to step up pressure on Vietnam after a standoff between government supporters and followers of a top Zen Buddhist during a visit by EU diplomats to his monas
Dec 19, 2009, 00:59
Vietnam, U.S. Will Expand Military Links, Hold Talks Next Year
Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. and Vietnam agreed to expand their defense links during only the second visit to Washington by a Vietnamese defense minister in more than 30 years, the Pentagon said.
Dec 17, 2009, 17:22
Vietnam army concerned over S.China Sea disputes
HANOI, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Disputes over sovereignty in the South China Sea are increasing and Vietnam's Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh said on Tuesday that was cause for concern but unlikely to lead to conflict.
Dec 09, 2009, 09:19
Vietnam says president to make rare Vatican trip
HANOI (AFP) - – Vietnamese President Nguyen Minh Triet will make a rare visit to the Vatican next week to reinforce ties between the communist state and the Holy See, the government said Thursday.
Dec 06, 2009, 15:42
Chinese naval forces visit Vietnam
People -- Two Chinese naval ships named Cheng Hai and Chao Yang arrived at Vietnam's northern Hai Phong port on Friday for a four-day visit to the country.
Dec 06, 2009, 15:17
Vietnam's restrictions threaten progress: donors
(AFP) -- HANOI — Vietnam's restrictions on the news media and Internet sites such as Facebook threaten the country's rapid economic progress, Western donors told an annual meeting of World Bank and other officials on Thursday.
Dec 05, 2009, 01:59
China,Vietnam make joint navy patrol
Navy officials ship out yesterday from Sanya military port in Hainan province. The fleet from the People's Liberation Army is on the way to Beibu Bay for a joint patrol with the Vietnamese navy. [Asianewsphoto]
Dec 03, 2009, 19:01
Praying for Vietnam
(WSJ) -- While praying one recent Saturday morning this month, Father Nguyen Van Ly collapsed on the floor unconscious. It was his second stroke in four months, and the combined effect has left him partially paralyzed. Father Ly experienced these two
Dec 01, 2009, 01:38
