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Russia says it will help Vietnam become a 'partner country' in the BRICS bloc of developing nations

Jan. 15, 2025 07:44 AM EST

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Russia will facilitate Vietnam's participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country,” the countries said in a joint statement on Wednesday after Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s two-day visit to Hanoi. “The Russian...

Vietnam and Russia sign an agreement to expand cooperation on nuclear energy

Jan. 14, 2025 05:59 AM EST

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam and Russia inked Tuesday an agreement to boost cooperation on nuclear energy during Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s two-day visit to Hanoi. The Southeast Asian country has been trying to revive its nuclear energy plans — after it shelved...