More than 80 representatives from 27 members and organizations of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) have discussed maritime security in the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea) following the region’s escalating tensions caused by claimants China and the Philippines. International experts at the event in Danang. Photo: MOFA International experts reviewed maritime security situation and outlined initiatives for the next event at the ASEAN Regional Forum Inter-Sessional Meeting on Maritime Security (ARF ISM on MS) which took place in Vietnam’s central coastal city of Danang on March 14-15, Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said in a statement. Earlier on March 12-13, ARF Workshop on Enhancing Regional Maritime Law Enforcement Cooperation was held with up-to-date reports on the sea and concerns by the international experts. The participants discussed regional maritime security situation, including cooperation results, unexpected … [Read more...] about World experts gather in Vietnam for East Sea issues following recent tensions
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Mattis`s second visit to Vietnam in 2018 highlights growing US-Vietnam Partnership
The Hanoitimes - US Secretary of Defense James Mattis made his second visit of the year to Vietnam and his first visit to Ho Chi Minh City October 16-17. Secretary Mattis’ visit highlighted the significant growth in the comprehensive partnership between the United States and Vietnam by visiting the Bien Hoa Airbase, situated 30 kilometers outside of Ho Chi Minh City, to reaffirm the US commitment to contribute to dioxin remediation - another significant step in addressing legacies of war. U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink welcomes Secretary of Defense James Mattis. Photo: US Embassy in Vietnam US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink accompanied Secretary Mattis throughout his visit. “Secretary Mattis’ visit demonstrates continued US support for a strong, prosperous, and independent Vietnam that contributes to international security. It also shows our commitment to addressing war legacies, which serves as the bedrock of the … [Read more...] about Mattis`s second visit to Vietnam in 2018 highlights growing US-Vietnam Partnership
Mattis` second visit to Vietnam in 2018 highlights growing US-Vietnam Partnership
The Hanoitimes - US Secretary of Defense James Mattis made his second visit of the year to Vietnam and his first visit to Ho Chi Minh City October 16-17. Secretary Mattis’ visit highlighted the significant growth in the comprehensive partnership between the United States and Vietnam by visiting the Bien Hoa Airbase, situated 30 kilometers outside of Ho Chi Minh City, to reaffirm the US commitment to contribute to dioxin remediation - another significant step in addressing legacies of war. U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink welcomes Secretary of Defense James Mattis. Photo: US Embassy in Vietnam US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink accompanied Secretary Mattis throughout his visit. “Secretary Mattis’ visit demonstrates continued US support for a strong, prosperous, and independent Vietnam that contributes to international security. It also shows our commitment to addressing war legacies, which serves as the bedrock of the … [Read more...] about Mattis` second visit to Vietnam in 2018 highlights growing US-Vietnam Partnership
Reports: Top North Korean Envoy in D.C. for Summit Talks May Meet Trump
Senior North Korean official Kim Yong-chol, the second-in-command in the ruling communist Workers’ Party, reportedly landed in Washington, D.C., Thursday for talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Several reports suggest Kim may meet with President Donald Trump and may be carrying a letter from dictator Kim Jong-un. Sanctions ban Kim Yong-chol, along with most of North Korea’s senior leadership, from entering the United States. Yet he has made several visits to the country for fine dining events with the State Department and meetings with senior American officials. Most recently, he brought Trump a letter from Kim Jong-un to the White House in June, prior to the first summit between the president and the tyrannical cult leader.South Korea’s JoongAng Ilbo reported Friday that Kim Yong-chol is expected to discuss the logistics of securing a second summit between Kim Jong-un and Trump early this year. He is scheduled to stay in the United States for three … [Read more...] about Reports: Top North Korean Envoy in D.C. for Summit Talks May Meet Trump
To the editor: Is the U.S. in yet another Red Scare?
Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print In this Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump, right, and Russia's President Vladimir Putin, center, talk during the group photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam. ASSOCIATED PRESS Enlarge The U.S. has experienced two previous “Red Scares”: 1917 to 1920, and 1947 to 1954. We could now be living through the “Third Red Scare,” (even though the Russian flag is now red, white and blue) as Robert Mueller continues his investigation into Russian involvement with the Trump campaign in the 2016 election (March 29, “Top Trump official made Russia calls”). WILL TOMER: Russia concerns marked by hysteria, hyperbole It appears that the Russian “invasion” of our election process did help elect the Russia-friendly Donald Trump. The result of that election is an amateurish, disorganized, and chaotic presidency. Fortunately, we still have the … [Read more...] about To the editor: Is the U.S. in yet another Red Scare?