Nga Pham

Ukrainian foreign ministry’s statement on the participation of foreign military personnel in Russia’s Victory Day parade on 9 May: it is “unacceptable and will be regarded by Ukraine as an outrage…” Vietnam and China have sent teams of soldiers to take part in the parade. https://t.co/pP5jCOnjuE

Vietnam's Sovico Group, which recently acquired Kazakh airline Qazaq Air, is considering buying an airport in Kazakhstan. Sovico is the co-founder of Vietjet Air, the first and largest private airline in Vietnam. It will launch a new airline brand called Vietjet Qazaqstan. https://t.co/vINZMj6Apx

Probably one of the most important decisions by To Lam - he signed on 4 May resolution 68-NQ/TW on the development of the private econ sector. It confirmed that the private sector is now the most important driving force of the economy. Full text (in VN)👇 https://t.co/QuGMFeTA7w

Another public discourse between the embassies of Ukraine and Russia in Vietnam, this time over the cause of WWII, just before Russia’s Victory Day (9 May). Ukraine blamed a deal between Soviet Union and Nazy Germany (the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact) to “divide Europe”. https://t.co/aCQjelIvVt

The BRP Miguel Malvar was a South Vietnam’s naval vessel during the Vietnam war, serving under the name Ngoc Hoi (HQ-12).

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Elements of Balikatan 40-2025 MARSTRIKE live fire cancelled The Balikatan 40-2025 Maritime Strike target vessel sank off the west coast of the Philippines prior to the event commencing today. The decommissioned BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19) took on water while being positioned https://t.co/ES5nriiCt1

Ten Vietnamese companies that posted the largest profits (in billion VND) in the first quarter of the year. Note: all of them are banks and property companies 👀 https://t.co/3ECmjw2Kpy

CPV Gen Sec To Lam embarked today on an official visit to Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation. He’s expected to attend the 9 May Victory Day military parade in Moscow alongside Xi Jinping. Meanwhile Zelensky said he cannot guarantee the safety of Russia’s guests 🤔 https://t.co/pa9swEkXOj

From September this year the Japanese language will be taught in Vietnamese schools (3rd to 12th years) as a second language though not compulsory.

Vietnam has communicated with relevant countries (China and the Philippines) to protest against activities that violated Vietnam’s sovereignty over Sandy Cay reef in the South China Sea. Both Beijing and Manila sent personnel to unfurl flags to claim the feature last week. https://t.co/1hIJlho3Fl

RT @JimLaurie_Asia: Great to meet @ngahpham in Ho Chi Minh City. She has been reporting for @NPR : I contributed at least one line to her…

A story that needs to be told: nearly 200,000 Vietnamese soldiers, mostly from the North, are still listed as missing from the Vietnam War. Some of them would never be found. https://t.co/7RJ7TRUPKk

Have you heard of Hanoi Hannah, the woman who for 8 years broadcast to American GIs during the Vietnam War? I spoke to one of her closest friends and colleagues. https://t.co/DD9WJZ0jU9 https://t.co/OXg4Nqsa6B

Vietnam’s Svetlyak-class fast patrol boat 261 with 37 crew became 2nd foreign vessel to be allowed to dock at the new Ream naval base (27-29 Apr). Last week two Japanese minesweepers were first to visit the China-developed base in Cambodia. https://t.co/N4QbfqC8AO

During PM Ishiba Shigeru's visit to Hanoi Japan and Vietnam agreed to boost cooperation in multiple areas, with a focus on energy development. 10 of 14 "experimental" joint projects are in the energy sector. https://t.co/cuUGyc1glQ

At rehearsal for the 30 April event. Such excitement and anticipation by Vietnamese people who came here to watch the military parade. https://t.co/CugG7ARM2k