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Argentine Media Speak Highly of Vietnam's Efforts in Economic Diplomacy
In 2024, Vietnam continues to persist in its efforts to further connect with its global partnerships, particularly by exploring new growth drivers in Latin America, Middle East Africa, and developed industrial countries (G7) through the foreign affairs activities of Party and State leaders.
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Why France Is India’s Best Bet for Building Nuclear-Powered Submarines
The acquisition of SSNs represents a significant step in enhancing India’s deterrence in the Indian Ocean. But India will need help in the endeavor, and France is the most attractive partner.
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India hands over defence equipment, stores to Maldives
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral discussions with the Defence Minister of Maldives Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon in New Delhi on Wednesday. During the meeting, India handed over defence equipment and stores to the Maldives, as per the island nation’s request.
UN Rapporteur Expressed Regret over the Pakistani airstrikes in Paktika, Afghanistan
Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on HR, has expressed his regret over the Pakistani airstrikes in the Bermal district of Paktika province, Afghanistan.
Vietnam Prepares for a Dynamic Year at UNESCO in 2025
As 2024 draws to a close with a series of “significant successes,” Vietnam is gearing up for an even more active year in 2025, Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, told Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents in Paris, where UNESCO’s headquarters is based.
India’s first crewed deep-sea mission set for testing—‘We’re to oceans what ISRO is to space’
Matsya 6000 submersible will be tried in a harbour off Chennai with three crew members on board. If all goes as planned, in 2026, National Institute of Ocean Technology will send a crew 6,000 metres under the Indian Ocean.
China Ready To Work With India, Says Beijing Ahead Of Ajit Doval-Wang Yi Meet
China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings between the leaders of the two countries and work to bring bilateral relations back on track as soon as possible, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
India, Indonesia strengthen maritime ties with top level engagements
The strategic relationship between India and Indonesia has gained significant momentum over the past decade, particularly in the maritime domain.
Vietnam Strengthens Role in ICJ Climate Advisory Process
Vietnam has called on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to affirm the obligation of states to combat climate change in accordance with relevant international treaties.
Vietnamese Institutions Rise In QS World University Sustainability Rankings
Ten Vietnamese universities have secured spots in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, recently released by the UK-based education organization Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
QUAD: Changes in the balances in the Indo-Pacific Ocean Bring changes to global balances
The diplomatic situation among the countries located in the Indo-Pacific Ocean and the shifting balances between them affect the global trade map with a direct impact on the availability of products and their prices when they reach our hands. It is something much more tangible and complex than the butterfly effect because what is happening right now at this point on Earth concerns all of us much more than we can understand at first glance, as this area is the cradle of the world’s trade routes.
France offers tech to make India Navy's submarines almost invisible in Indian Ocean Region
France has offered advanced pumpjet propulsion technology for India's Project 66 and Project 77 submarines, enhancing stealth, maneuverability, and operational effectiveness, strengthening India's underwater capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region
Indian Defence Minister: India-China needs to move from disengagement to de-escalation
India-China needs to move from disengagement to de-escalation to further build trust and confidence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Chinese Defence Minister, Admiral Dong Jun in Laos on Wednesday.
India bringing legacy of New Delhi declaration: Kant ahead of G20 Summit
India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant highlighted the 2023 New Delhi declaration, describing it as "very ambitious" and "progressive" in the run-up to the G20 Summit in Brazil.
India, Nepal, Bangladesh launch first trilateral power flow transaction from Nepal to Bangladesh
Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar, jointly inaugurated the first trilateral power flow transaction from Nepal to Bangladesh through a virtual event hosted by Nepal's Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation on Friday.
Indian Restaurateur Brings Vietnamese Cuisine to India
Falling in love with Vietnamese food after several trips to the S-shaped country, Sahil Sambhi established a restaurant that serves Vietnamese cuisine in his homeland, India.
Vietnam Underscores its Proactive and Responsible Role within APEC
State President Luong Cuong is set to make an official visit to Peru and participate in the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Week in the capital of Lima from November 12 - 16, marking his first official trip to the Latin American country and attendance at a multilateral forum in his capacity as the State leader of Vietnam.
Belgium's Experience in Dealing with Land Border Issues
At the recent international conference, named "Cooperation for peaceful and developed borders, seas and islands," held in Hanoi, Erik Franckx, Honorary Professor at prestigious universities in Belgium, former President of the Belgian Society of International Law, talked about practical experiences on Belgian land border issues and drew lessons in handling complex border issues.
Vietnam Actively Contributes to Regional and Multilateral Cooperation Mechanisms in Practical Ways
A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has made concrete and substantive contributions to regional multilateral cooperation mechanisms, remarked Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Thanh Binh.
Commemorating 107th Anniversary of the Russian October Revolution: People's Revolution
The October Revolution of 1917 in Russia marked a historic turning point when, for the first time, the working class, led by a true communist party, seized power from the ruling class.
Liberal MP spars with Jagmeet Singh over weekend clash at Hindu temple in Brampton
Narendra Modi called out the Trudeau government following violent altercations outside a Hindu temple in Brampton over the weekend.
Vietnam Supports UNGA Reform Towards Improved Efficiency and Transparency
The 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) discussed the reform of UNGA's activities at the United Nations headquarters in New York (USA) on Nov. 6 (local time).
Farewell to Madeleine Riffaud - Valiant Soldier For Peace
On November 6, 2024, Madeleine Riffaud, a French communist journalist, a war heroine, and a close friend who wholeheartedly fought for peace in Vietnam, passed away in Paris at the age of 100.
