Vietnam values comprehensive partnership with US: Deputy PM

Vietnam values comprehensive partnership with US: Deputy PM

Vietnam always attaches much importance to its comprehensive partnership with the US, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said on October 30.
US reaffirms opposition to China’s unlawful claims in East Sea

US reaffirms opposition to China’s unlawful claims in East Sea

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on August 4 held a phone talk with Bruneian Foreign Minister II Erywan Yusof, during which he reaffirmed Washington’s support for Southeast Asian countries in upholding their sovereign rights against China’s unlawful maritime claims in the East Sea.
Vietnam welcomes East Sea stance in line with law: Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Vietnam welcomes East Sea stance in line with law: Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Vietnam welcomes other countries’ stance on the East Sea issue in line with international law, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on July 15.
Pompeo criticises HSBC for supporting Hong Kong security law

Pompeo criticises HSBC for supporting Hong Kong security law

WASHINGTON, DC: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday (Jun 9) took to task HSBC for backing Beijing's controversial security law proposal in Hong Kong, warning of businesses' over-reliance on China.
US-China big power rivalry set for Bangkok staging

US-China big power rivalry set for Bangkok staging

The US-China rivalry is set to be sharpened at a Bangkok summit starting on Wednesday (Jul 31), where Washington's top diplomat will insist his nation remains a key Asia-Pacific power in the face of Beijing's military machinations in contested seas and airspace.
US looks to lift ties with VN to new height

US looks to lift ties with VN to new height

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pledged to further accelerate cooperation with Viet Nam in a practical and effective manner in a bid to lift up bilateral ties to a new height.
US to exempt China, India, Japan from Iran oil sanctions: Pompeo

US to exempt China, India, Japan from Iran oil sanctions: Pompeo

WASHINGTON: The United States will exempt China, India and Japan from oil sanctions on Iran, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday (Nov 5), while vowing to be "relentless" in pressuring Tehran.
Pompeo to meet Kim Jong Un in fresh visit

Pompeo to meet Kim Jong Un in fresh visit

It will be the fourth trip by Pompeo to North Korea as the Trump administration looks to end its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.
US, Australia work to improve cyber capabilities

US, Australia work to improve cyber capabilities

The United States and Australia have signed an agreement that will enable the two allies to conduct research and development to advance their combined cyber capabilities, officials said on Tuesday (Jul 24).