AMBASSADORS' COMMENTS

The so-called "hostage diplomacy" is not popularly used but it does exist in the world of diplomacy.

There will be enormous incentives in trade between Vietnam and the EU, including the Netherlands, especially as both sides have ratified the EU–Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Ambassador of Norway to Vietnam Grete Løchen has shared her thoughts with Hanoitimes about how Vietnam and Hanoi, as a safe and stable investment destination for investors, can advance green growth.

At least until the presidential elections in the US, Trump and Moon Jae-in will not make any significant moves toward North Korea.

Postponing the Leipzig summit would be the most proper way for the EU to get out of this dilemma.

The risks of Donald Trump losing reelection are growing, but his chances of staying in the White House are still there.

Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Vietnam Giorgio Aliberti has shared with Hanoitimes his comment on the effects of the EVFTA and EVIPA on the EU-Vietnam economics relations.

Australia and Vietnam are working together to contain the impact of the pandemic on lives and livelihoods.

The line between the so-called American Dream and the American Night-mare is extremely thin. 

By opening of a new area of conflict with China, Donald Trump obviously showed that the US from now on will be even tougher on China.

Despite their conflicting strategic and core interests, the possibility of direct military confrontations or "hot war" could be discarded because that would be catastrophic for both.

It seems that Vietnam has adapted to a "new normal state" after it reopened the economy in late April.

The coronavirus pandemic had bluntly revealed the vulnerability and fragility of the existing global supply chain, especially the overreliance on China.

This US campaign against China at this moment is attributable to two reasons.

The Malaysian government’s actions are proving effective in curbing the spread and intensity of the pandemic.

The ambassador attributed part of the results to the urgency the government has shown in prioritizing the people's well-being.

Trampling and ignoring international law, China has brazenly announced the establishment of two administrative districts in Vietnam's Paracel and Spratly islands in the East Sea, and formally named 80 geographical features there.

For the relationship between Israel and Palestine as well as for peace, security and stability in the Middle East, this power-sharing deal will be a real challenge.

Foreign ambassadors to Vietnam share their comments with Hanoitimes on what the Vietnamese government has done and cooperated with other foreign diplomatic corps in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Now, for governments and citizens in the world, there are life-and-death decisions to be taken and painful options to be chosen.