US, Australia enhance defense ties

US, Australia enhance defense ties

(VOVworld) – Australia would be an utterly dependable ally of the US, said Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot in a meeting with US President Barack Obama at the White House on...
US hails Vietnam’s participation in PSI

US hails Vietnam’s participation in PSI

(VOVworld) – An announcement Thursday by the US State Department said Vietnam’s participation in the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) shows its strong commitment to countering the spread of weapons of mass destruction ...
Asia-Pacific navies agree to maritime code of conduct

Asia-Pacific navies agree to maritime code of conduct

(VOVworld) – Naval chiefs of the US and several Asia-Pacific countries, including China, Japan, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia have signed a code of conduct to improve communications and minimise possible conflict at sea...
US President begins Asian tour

US President begins Asian tour

(VOVworld) – US President Barack Obama left Washington on Tuesday to begin his week-long tour of four Asian countries: Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines
US to boost defense cooperation with Asia

US to boost defense cooperation with Asia

(VOVworld) – US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will hold a series of meetings with senior Asian defense officials in the first half of next month to bolster Washington’s commitment to...
Vietnam joins Asia-Pacific food expo

Vietnam joins Asia-Pacific food expo

(VOVworld) - Vietnamese businesses are showcasing a wide range of farm products, food, and drinks at the 2013 Asia-Pacific Food Expo (APFE) in Singapore from November 21-25