News: Vietnam

We have started to collect the most important news related to Vietnam in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Vietnam: news

Vietnam net users fear crackdown

Sunday, October 22nd 2006, 10:09

Vietnamese authorities are accused of creating a climate of fear amongst the country's internet users.
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Vietnam censorship concern grows

Saturday, October 21st 2006, 13:06

Vietnam suspends two newspapers from publishing because of their critical reporting.
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Bush accepts Vietnam echoes

Thursday, October 19th 2006, 10:52
related countries: Iraq

President Bush says there are comparisons between rising violence in Iraq and in the Vietnam War.
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Outrage over Hanoi housing claims

Thursday, October 5th 2006, 5:22
related places: Hanoi

Senior Vietnam officials are able to buy state-owned property at bargain prices, state media allege.
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Brussels extends Asia shoe tariff

Wednesday, October 4th 2006, 10:41
related countries: Belgium, China
related places: Brussels

A new deal in Brussels means Leather shoe imports from China and Vietnam will continue to face steep tariffs.
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Toll rises from Vietnam typhoon

Monday, October 2nd 2006, 6:41

At least 15 people are now known to have died in Vietnam as a result of Typhoon Xangsane.
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New prisoner amnesty in Vietnam

Monday, September 25th 2006, 11:56
related countries: United States

The Vietnamese government announces an unexpected amnesty for prisoners, ahead of a key US vote on trade.
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Vietnam war double-agent dies

Thursday, September 21st 2006, 19:07

A Vietnamese spy who worked for the CIA and Western media while remaining a communist agent dies.
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Thais to deport protest hijacker

Thursday, September 7th 2006, 5:48
related countries: Thailand

A man who hijacked a plane to drop anti-communist leaflets on Vietnam will be sent there, a Thai court rules.
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Vietnam frees dissident from jail

Wednesday, August 30th 2006, 11:34
related countries: United States

Vietnam frees dissident Pham Hong Son, jailed four years ago for posting a US article on democracy.
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Vietnam dissident 'to be freed'

Monday, August 28th 2006, 10:24
related countries: United States

Vietnamese authorities are to free a prominent dissident ahead of a visit by the US president, diplomats are told.
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Chavez signs deals with Vietnam

Monday, July 31st 2006, 10:13
related countries: Venezuela

Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez signs a series of economic deals with Vietnam - the last leg on a world tour.
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Agent Orange 'damaged genes'

Friday, July 28th 2006, 14:58

Vietnam War veterans had significant genetic damage from the Agent Orange chemical, a study suggests.
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Indonesia bird flu deaths hit 42

Thursday, July 20th 2006, 4:03
related countries: Indonesia

Indonesia confirms its 42nd human bird flu death, bringing it level with Vietnam as the nation worst hit by the virus.
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Cheating rife in Vietnam exams

Monday, July 17th 2006, 3:54

Thousands of Vietnamese students are taking college entrance exams, in the midst of a debate over cheating.
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Vietnam bank debuts on market

Wednesday, July 12th 2006, 3:50

Vietnam's stock market increases in value by almost half, with the listing of its first bank, Sacombank.
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Indonesian bird flu toll hits 40

Tuesday, July 4th 2006, 9:27
related countries: Indonesia

Indonesia confirms its 40th human bird flu death, taking it close to overtaking Vietnam as the world's bird flu nexus.
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Early challenge for Vietnam PM

Wednesday, June 28th 2006, 8:16

Almost half of Vietnam's National Assembly fails to support a proposal from the PM on his first day in office.
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Vietnam confirms new leadership

Tuesday, June 27th 2006, 9:35

Vietnam's legislature approves a new prime minister and president, part of a reshuffle to bring in younger faces.
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Vietnamese leaders resign posts

Saturday, June 24th 2006, 13:58

Vietnam's president, prime minister and assembly speaker step down, clearing the way for a younger leadership.
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Vietnam to back needle exchange

Wednesday, June 21st 2006, 4:19

Vietnam is expected to pass a law to help reduce HIV/Aids, allowing illegal drug users to receive clean needles.
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Glitter begins sex abuse appeal

Thursday, June 15th 2006, 3:55
related countries: United Kingdom

British pop star Gary Glitter begins an appeal against his conviction for abusing underage girls in Vietnam.
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Vietnam minister quizzed on graft

Wednesday, June 14th 2006, 11:08

Vietnam's National Assembly begins questioning ministers and senior officials over corruption accusations.
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Rumsfeld in Hanoi as ties warm

Monday, June 5th 2006, 10:18
related countries: United States

US Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld visits Vietnam, in a sign of growing ties between two former foes.
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Vietnam and US agree trade deal

Wednesday, May 31st 2006, 13:14
related countries: United States

Vietnam and the US sign a trade deal, paving the way for Vietnam to join the World Trade Organization.
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