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Expectations for the U.S.-China summit

22/09/2026

06:32

The White House has extended its highest-level diplomatic honors to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping, described as a distinguished guest and a friend of U.S. President Donald Trump. However, in Washington, observers remain relatively cautious about the prospects for concrete results from this important meeting.

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Top Vietnamese leader visits OVs community in U.S.

Politics 00:57

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended the cultural event “Vietnam: A Journey Through the Homeland in Cinema and Music” on 22 September (Vietnam time) and met with the Vietnamese community in the United States. Party General Secretary and State President To Lam welcomed the continued growth of the Vietnamese community in the United States, praising its dynamism, successful integration, and contributions to the host country.

Vietnam-U.S. strengthen bonds for peace and prosperity

Politics 02:10

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met with American friends in New York under the theme "Nurturing Friendship – Shaping the Future." Expressing gratitude for their longstanding support, he highlighted Vietnam's development goals, human rights efforts, and post-war recovery campaigns, while presenting Friendship Orders to prominent contributors.

Vietnam-U.S. advance economic cooperation

Politics 03:56

Vietnam and the United States are stepping up economic cooperation, with progress in trade negotiations and new opportunities for investment and infrastructure development. These efforts are aimed at creating more balanced economic ties and adding practical momentum to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Expectations for the U.S.-China summit

Politics 06:32

Japan reshuffles Cabinet

Politics 01:44

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reshuffled her Cabinet on 17 September in a move aimed at advancing the government’s key policy priorities. Hiroshi Nakatsuka, former Secretary-General of the Japan Innovation Party, or JIP, a partner in the ruling coalition, has been appointed minister in charge of regulatory reform and related areas. This marks the first time the JIP has sent a member into the Cabinet.

ASEAN - China mark partnership anniversary

Politics 00:43

The Vietnamese Embassy in China, as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Beijing, co-hosted a ceremony on 15 September marking two milestones: the fifth anniversary of the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and 35 years of dialogue relations. The event also featured an exhibition of ASEAN products, cultural performances, and cuisine.