Kevin Warsh officially sworn in as FED chair

23/05/2026
02:37

On 22 May, U.S. President Donald Trump presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Kevin Warsh as Chairman of the Federal Reserve (FED). With this, Kevin Warsh has officially become the leader of the world's most powerful central bank.

Burial held for martyrs' remains recovered in Laos

Burial held for martyrs' remains recovered in Laos

Politics 00:56

National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Thanh, together with representatives of the Special Task Committees of Salavan and Sekong provinces of Laos, attended a memorial, requiem and burial ceremony on Friday at the Huế Martyrs' Cemetery for the remains of eight Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives while serving on the Lao battlefield.

Kevin Warsh officially sworn in as FED chair

Kevin Warsh officially sworn in as FED chair

Politics 02:37

On 22 May, U.S. President Donald Trump presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Kevin Warsh as Chairman of the Federal Reserve (FED). With this, Kevin Warsh has officially become the leader of the world's most powerful central bank.

Russian press emphasises growing Moscow-Beijing ties

Russian press emphasises growing Moscow-Beijing ties

Politics 04:29

Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to China on 19 and 20 May is attracting widespread media coverage in Russia. The visit directly follows the U.S.-China Summit, which just concluded on 15 May.

US - China Summit: Diplomacy steers ties to constructive strategic stability

US - China Summit: Diplomacy steers ties to constructive strategic stability

Politics 03:13

As Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with US President Donald Trump, the two leaders formulated guidance for ties between the world's two largest economies - to build a bilateral relationship of constructive strategic stability. This is President Trump's first visit to China during his second term at the White House. China says such communication could manage differences, expand cooperation, and bring stability and certainty for a turbulent world.

U.S. and China seek strategic stability

U.S. and China seek strategic stability

Politics 02:21

A summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing is drawing global attention as both countries signal a willingness to stabilise ties. Against a backdrop of regional conflicts, energy security concerns and economic uncertainty, any easing of tensions between the world’s two largest economies could have far-reaching global implications.

U.S. – China summit update

U.S. – China summit update

Politics 05:59

As US President Donald Trump along with Chinese Party General Secretary and President Xi Jinping conclude their summit on 15 May, they have framed the U.S. – China bond as the most consequential in the world.