Iran tests new missile after U.S. criticises arms programme

Trump says test illustrates weakness of the Iran nuclear deal.

More countries could be listed for harsh US travel restrictions

'The goal is to protect Americans until foreign governments do comply with our standards,' said a U.S. counselor.

US denies visa to Vietnamese donor whose dying sister needs stem cell transplant

Time is running out but US immigration is refusing to budge, saying there is a risk the woman would outstay her visa.

September 21, 2017 | 05:06 pm GMT+7

Is US university education worth all the investment?

There are more Vietnamese students studying in the U.S. than Canadians, but given the costs, is it really worth it?

September 18, 2017 | 08:32 pm GMT+7

Vietnam to spend $12mln preparing former US air base for dioxin cleanup campaign

Just outside Saigon, Bien Hoa Airport has the highest contamination levels of the deadly toxin in the world.

September 18, 2017 | 03:43 pm GMT+7

Another blow from Harvey: Houston home prices, rents likely to rise

It might seem like Houston’s historic flood would make America’s fourth-largest city a less desirable place to live, but it’s going to get more expensive, real estate experts say.

September 02, 2017 | 08:41 am GMT+7

Vietnamese woman granted visa to see dying daughter in US after family files petition

She was initially denied a visa, but the petition and a special request sent to President Trump reversed the decision.

August 31, 2017 | 11:02 am GMT+7

US thanks Mexico for Texas flood aid offer

Neither country specified the amount of aid.

August 31, 2017 | 08:50 am GMT+7

Harvey to cost Texas $58 billion in losses: report

If that estimate holds, it would make Harvey the world's 9th most expensive natural disaster since 1900.

August 31, 2017 | 08:20 am GMT+7

Vietnamese exporters in the dark about changes to US food quality regulations

A lack of knowledge about these changes could lead to 'significant' drops in Vietnam’s agriculture exports to the U.S.

August 29, 2017 | 12:10 pm GMT+7

After criticism, White House says Trump condemns KKK, neo-Nazis

Trump was criticized across the political spectrum for not explicitly denouncing white supremacists.

August 14, 2017 | 08:15 am GMT+7

Charlottesville violence tests Trump's presidential mettle

For President Donald Trump, this was the week when the real world began to intrude upon his presidency.

August 13, 2017 | 11:45 am GMT+7

At least three dead, dozens injured as U.S. white nationalists ignite Virginia clashes

Video on social media and Reuters photographs showed the car hit a large group of counter-protesters, sending some flying into the air.

August 13, 2017 | 11:40 am GMT+7

US states, business will step up to meet Paris climate pledge: Gore

The U.S. has quit the the Paris Agreement, under which it had promised to reduce its emissions by 26 to 28 percent from 2005 levels by 2025.

August 12, 2017 | 12:49 pm GMT+7

US destroyer challenges China's claims in disputed waters

The operation was the latest attempt to counter what Washington sees as Beijing's efforts to limit freedom of navigation in the strategic waters.

August 10, 2017 | 07:51 pm GMT+7

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