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China has recorded its highest daily total of new Covid-19 cases since early March, as the United Nations warned the pandemic could force tens of millions of people in south-east Asia into extreme poverty. Chinese health…

HANOI (Reuters) - There had been so few coronavirus cases in Vietnam that every patient was known by a number: Patient 17 brought the virus back from Europe after an initial wave of infections from Wuhan. Patient 91, a British pilot,…

CNBC is looking at how places around the world have tackled Covid-19. By talking to a wide range of experts, as well as everyday citizens, we’re taking stock of what’s gone well — and what hasn’t. Vietnam has confirmed 412 cases of…

A Vietnamese man accused of 'defaming' the country's leaders for broadcasting his pro-democracy views on Facebook was jailed for eight years on Tuesday after a lightning-quick trial denounced by rights groups.Dissidents are swiftly…

Vietnam and the Philippines on Thursday criticised China’s holding of military drills in a disputed part of the South China Sea, warning it could create tension in the region and affect Beijing’s relationship with its neighbours. …

A monolithic sandstone Shivalinga from 9th century CE, recently excavated by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in central Vietnam, has reinforced ancient India's cultural ties with South-east Asia.Indian foreign minister S…

Vietnam has effectively controlled the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic and maintained a safe environment for production and trade. With many natural advantages, Vietnam is a promising place for foreign investors to expand their supply…

Media professional To Chau, 34, has been thinking about having children with her husband since they bought a home in Saigon two years ago. But she still feels unprepared, “mentally or otherwise”. A government policy introduced last…