Vietnam’s Leader Warns Asia About the Risks of Superpower Conflict

In a speech to military leaders from the region, To Lam said that distrust and a lack of respect for established rules had created a culture of “the big fish swallowing the small fish.”

By Damien Cave

Asia defense summit opens amid doubts over U.S. priorities

The Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, will also address tensions in the Middle East and Russia's war on Ukraine.

By The Associated Press

The Iran war is providing an unexpected boost to secondary city travel in Asia-Pacific

Trips to smaller "secondary cities" in Asia-Pacific are getting an added boost this summer, as the Iran war is spurring travelers to plan trips closer to home.

US warns Russia against strikes on Kyiv at UN Security Council, calls for immediate ceasefire

Tammy Bruce, US Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has described Russian large-scale strikes on Kyiv as an "inexplicable, dangerous and barbaric escalation" that is "obscene and unacceptable". She called for a ceasefire and reminded Russia of its "legal obligations", stressing that diplomacy is "the only path forward towards lasting peace".

By Olha Hlushchenko

Shangri-La Dialogue: Vietnam’s To Lam warns of 3 crises converging in Asia-Pacific security

Vietnam’s leader To Lam on Friday struck a sombre tone at a summit when he warned of three foundational crises converging to cause global instabilities – those of international order, development models and strategic trust. He was delivering the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia’s premier defence forum, in his first speech on Vietnam’s foreign policy to an international audience since being elected president in April. Speaking to defence ministers, military chiefs,...

By Jean Iau

AI is coming for truck drivers. A new bill is trying to brace US workers for impact.

The House transportation committee approved a bill that would introduce a federal framework for autonomous commercial trucks. Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images House lawmakers introduced a bill that establishes federal rules for autonomous trucks. The BUILD America 250 Act directs the Department of Transportation to establish safety standards. It also requires US-based remote workers and creates workforce training grants. AI is coming for one of the most important industries in the U...

Football eyes NFL throne says 1994 World Cup architect

Thirty-two years after overseeing the hugely successful 1994 World Cup – the tournament that forced America to take football seriously – Alan Rothenberg believes soccer is firmly on track to replace the NFL as the most popular sport in the United States."Thirty years from now, I think will be challenging, if we have not already challenged, the NFL for prominence in this country," Rothenberg told AFP. "I can't imagine the NFL going any higher and at some point they're going to plateau.

In an unstable world of crises, solutions must come from Asia-Pacific: Vietnam President To Lam - The Straits Times

In an unstable world of crises, solutions must come from Asia-Pacific: Vietnam President To Lam  The Straits Times

WATCH: Pete Hegseth runs, does push-ups with troops aboard USS Boxer before Shangri-La summit

Ahead of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Secretary Hegseth was seen exercising with US troops on the USS Boxer in Singapore.

China leaders skip Singapore defence summit headlined by US

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia’s premier defence summit opening on Friday, but China’s top officials are not expected, despite weighty questions like Taiwan and the war in Iran. Beijing’s defence minister is to skip the three-day Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore for the second year running, which analysts viewed as a sign of China’s rising power. Yet, the forum that brings together top officials from around 45 nations has historically provided a setting for debate...

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Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions in Shangri-La Dialogue keynote address

The Vietnamese leader spoke of the challenges facing the world, including the erosion of international rules and law, a crisis in development models characterised by slowing growth and climate change, and a crisis of trust among nations.

US accuses Swiss firms of helping Iran dodge oil sanctions - SWI swissinfo.ch

US accuses Swiss firms of helping Iran dodge oil sanctions  SWI swissinfo.ch

Asia-Pacific and Latin American journalists tour Sichuan's high-tech facilities - China Daily

Asia-Pacific and Latin American journalists tour Sichuan's high-tech facilities  China Daily

Chinese leaders skip Asia defence summit headlined by US

By Jan Hennop and Matthew Walsh Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia’s premier defence summit opening Friday, but China’s top officials aren’t expected despite weighty questions like Taiwan and the war in Iran. Beijing’s defence minister is to skip the three-day Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore for the second year running, which […]

By AFP

China leaders skip Asia defence summit headlined by US

Beijing's defence minister is to skip the three-day Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore for the second year running

By AFP

Shangri-La Dialogue kicks off amid mounting security challenges - Global Times

Shangri-La Dialogue kicks off amid mounting security challenges  Global Times

Vietnam Is Asia’s Rising Power to Watch

If you want a blueprint for how countries can survive this era of great power rivalry, look no further than Vietnam.

By Karishma Vaswani

Singapore and the US reaffirm defence partnership, commitment to regional stability - The Star | Malaysia

Singapore and the US reaffirm defence partnership, commitment to regional stability  The Star | Malaysia

Singapore holds official welcome ceremony for Vietnamese Party and state leader

Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his spouse hosted an official welcome ceremony for Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse on May 29 morning, part of the latter's three-day state visit to Singapore.

US commits Sh1.7 billion to Kenya's Ebola fight

US says priority is to prevent virus outbreak from reaching American shores.

More than 7,700 farmers trained in climate risk financial management - vietnamnews.vn

More than 7,700 farmers trained in climate risk financial management  vietnamnews.vn

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 29, 2026

The Nigerian naira maintained relative stability against the United States dollar on Friday, May 29, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market and the parallel market, amid sustained liquidity support and continued monitoring by market participants. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 29, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

44 countries to attend 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore; Vietnam’s President to deliver keynote address - Phnom Penh Post

44 countries to attend 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore; Vietnam’s President to deliver keynote address  Phnom Penh Post