Category: Vietnam
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Vietnam Intensifies Construction in the Spratly Islands Amid Regional Tensions

Local sources from Vietnam: BBC, Radio Free Asia. UK coverage: The Telegraph. Vietnam has been ramping up its military capabilities in the South China Sea, marking a significant escalation in the strategic landscape of the region. According to recent satellite imagery, Vietnam is undertaking extensive construction on various reefs in…
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Typhoon Kajiki’s Fury: Sweeping Through Vietnam and Southern China

Local sources from Vietnam: vietnamnews.vn, Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus). UK coverage: Sky News. Typhoon Kajiki, wielding winds of up to 103mph, has unleashed a wave of destruction across Vietnam and parts of southern China, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of thousands and the shuttering of airports and educational institutions in its wake.…
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Urgent Travel Advisory for British Tourists Amid Typhoon Kajiki’s Approach to Vietnam

Local sources from Vietnam: Báo VietNamNet, vietnamnews.vn. UK coverage: Daily Express. As Typhoon Kajiki advances towards Vietnam’s north-central coast, the Foreign Office has issued an urgent travel advisory for British tourists, cautioning against ‘travel disruption’ that could ensue. The storm, characterized by heavy rains and strong winds, has necessitated the…
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Tragic Capsizing in Ha Long Bay Claims Lives and Sparks International Coverage

Local sources from Vietnam: Báo VietNamNet, Báo Nhân Dân điện tử. UK coverage: The Guardian. A devastating incident unfolded in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, when the Wonder Sea tourist boat capsized during a sudden thunderstorm, resulting in the loss of at least 38 lives and leaving seven others missing. The…
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Russian President Putin’s Visit to Vietnam Raises Concerns Over Aggression Pact with North Korea

Local sources from Vietnam: The Guardian, The Diplomat. UK coverage: Sky News. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Vietnam has raised concerns over his “armed aggression” pact with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Putin praised Vietnam for its “balanced” stance on the war in Ukraine, while the US embassy…
