Russia and Vietnam have organized a scheme to circumvent the price cap on Russian oil, which involves joint oil and gas production. The agreements allow for the export of Russian oil under the guise of Vietnamese oil and set a minimum sale price for oil of no less than $75 per barrel.
Torrential rains from Typhoon Matmo flooded the streets of Hanoi, paralyzing traffic and forcing schools to switch to distance learning. Meteorologists warn of further thunderstorms and three more storms by the end of the year.
Typhoon Kajiki in Vietnam claimed the lives of three people, and ten more were injured. Houses were damaged, rice fields were flooded, and the streets of Hanoi turned into rivers.
In central Vietnam, a bus veered off the road, crashed into road signs, and overturned. The accident killed at least nine people, including children, and injured 16.
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security has agreed to purchase two Lockheed Martin helicopters, a key security deal with the US following the lifting of the arms embargo. This deal, worth over $100 million, comes amid trade talks between the countries.
Typhoon "Wipha", weakened to a tropical storm, hit the coast of Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rains. In the Philippines, where the storm passed earlier, five people died, and tens of thousands were evacuated.
A tourist boat with 53 people on board capsized in Vietnam, killing 27 people, including eight children. The incident occurred during Typhoon Wipha in Ha Long Bay.
The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier changed course and is heading to the Middle East due to growing tensions between Israel and Iran. The US is redeploying military resources to the Far East due to the threat of Iranian retaliation.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that Donald Trump is aware of Putin's lies about peaceful intentions in Ukraine. Macron called for a lasting ceasefire and the establishment of a deadline for action.
The Prime Minister of Vietnam announced a unique relationship with the United States against the background of negotiations on tariffs with the Trump administration. He emphasized his readiness for discussions and tax cuts.
During Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam, China called for joint resistance to US pressure and 45 bilateral agreements were signed. The agreements cover areas from trade to artificial intelligence.
China has expressed its readiness to form a community with Vietnam with a common future against the backdrop of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The countries emphasize the importance of historical cooperation and call each other “comrades and brothers.
A fire broke out in a karaoke bar in the capital of Vietnam, killing 11 people. The police detained a suspect in the deliberate arson, and two victims were taken to the hospital.
Myanmar reported 293 dead and 89 missing as a result of Typhoon Yagi. The disaster flooded 270,000 hectares of crops and killed more than 100,000 farm animals. The authorities appealed for international assistance.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied that Russia has asked for military support from North Korea in the war against Ukraine.
Putin's Asian Tour is a desperate attempt to find partners who are ready to help continue Russia's war of conquest against Ukraine, according to the NSDC Center for Countering Disinformation.
This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a working visit to Vietnam, which angered the United States, as Hanoi ignored the Peace Summit in Switzerland the day before.
Vietnam and the Philippines signed a maritime cooperation agreement on Tuesday to help better manage conflicts amid threats from China in the South China Sea.
