Amnesty International and a consortium of media outlets have uncovered a plot by Vietnamese government agents to target several U.S. lawmakers and journalists with spyware through X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. The investigation revealed that Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Sens. John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) were tagged …
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage units. Dan Kitwood | Getty Images News | Getty Images Southeast Asian countries are anticipated to emerge as major contributors to the LNG market by 2030, according to industry experts. The global trade in liquefied natural gas documented a record surge in 2022, primarily driven by soaring demand from Europe, …
The U.S. announced on Friday the establishment of two economic working groups with China, as part of a bilateral effort to ease tensions between the two nations. According to a press release from the Treasury, the Chinese Ministry of Finance, the U.S. Treasury Department, and the People’s Bank of China will lead the groups, with …
A devastating fire in Vietnam’s capital has claimed the lives of at least 56 people, including four children, and left 37 injured, according to authorities. The fire broke out shortly before midnight in a nine-story apartment building that housed around 150 residents. Although firefighters were able to control the blaze, the building’s location at the …
In April 1968, after receiving five draft deferments, Joe Biden was deemed unfit for Vietnam by a medical board. Unfortunately, this time no one stopped him. The president, who served in the Senate during the Vietnam War, was in Hanoi on Sunday. To the chagrin of his staff, he spoke with the press. It went …
President Biden’s Meeting with Vietnam’s Leaders to Counter China in the Region In an effort to promote stability in the U.S.-China relationship and strengthen ties with China’s neighboring countries, President Biden met with Vietnam’s leaders during his visit to the region. During a news conference in Hanoi, Vietnam, President Biden emphasized that his intentions were …
President Biden’s visit to Vietnam is aimed at solidifying a “comprehensive strategic partnership” between the two countries, without causing any harm to China’s Communist government, as reported by Politico. During a press conference in Hanoi, Biden emphasized that the United States has no intention of containing China or causing any harm to the country. …
Larry Taylor, an Army first lieutenant and Cobra helicopter pilot, displayed incredible bravery and ingenuity during the Vietnam War. He flew numerous missions and saved countless lives, but one particular rescue mission stands out. Taylor will be honored with the Medal of Honor by President Biden for his daring act. On the night of June …
The treatment of two elderly elephants at the Hanoi public zoo has sparked widespread outrage in Vietnam, prompting calls from animal rights groups for their relocation. Over 70,000 people have already signed an online petition in support of releasing the elephants, named Thai and Banang, to a national park. Vietnamese state media has extensively covered …
The Tomohon Extreme Market in the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi used to be a popular tourist spot. It was known for selling live animals, including pythons, bats, and rats. However, in 2018, videos of dogs and cats being brutally beaten and blowtorched alive circulated online, leading to international condemnation. Animal activists called on travel …