However, Vietnam’s current government was not receptive to the book, claiming that it was not an accurate or truthful representation of the events.

Source: https://stanforddaily.com/2023/03/02/speaking-for-an-other-pulitzer-prize-winner-viet-thanh-nguyen-discusses-reckoning-with-refugee-storytelling/

Imports from China, including crucial inputs for Vietnam’s manufacturing sector, make up 67 per cent, according to Vietnam customs data cited by Vietnamese state media.

Source: https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/chinas-xi-visits-vietnam-weeks-after-it-strengthened-ties-with-the-us-and-japan/

Jose prevailed over Vietnam’s Nguyen Phuoc Den, 15-10, to rule the senior men’s epee event while Lozada clobbered another Vietnamese in Nguyen Thu Thu Phuong, 15-6, to reign supreme in the senior women’s foil.

Source: https://mb.com.ph/2023/01/06/noelito-jose-jr-wilhelmina-lozada-bag-golds-in-sea-fencing-championships/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=noelito-jose-jr-wilhelmina-lozada-bag-golds-in-sea-fencing-championships

Oxford Economics earlier noted that despite the “general downtrend” in electronics, Vietnam’s “six-month winning streak” is being driven by exports of electronics, especially to China.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/12/18/phl-eyes-hefty-market-share-of-firms-pivoting-from-china/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=phl-eyes-hefty-market-share-of-firms-pivoting-from-china

Thao believes “international partners who support Vietnam’s energy transition need to set preconditions with the Vietnamese government before grants are made.”

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/12/11/major-international-financing-deal-to-get-vietnam-off-coal-moves-ahead-while-it-locks-up-climate-defenders/

That may have been Vietnam’s best moment.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/national/story/2023-07-21/without-much-offense-vietnam-plays-tough-against-us-in-womens-world-cup-debut

TNT Triple Giga and Vietnam’s VN Red & Gold emerged men and women champions of the inaugural Asia Tour 3×3 by posting similar pulsating wins over the weekend at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/04/24/tnt-triple-giga-vietnam-share-asia-3x3-honors/

Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of National Defense Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien (left) and Philippines’ Department of National Defense Senior Undersecretary Irineo Espino.

Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/223690/ph-vietnam-urge-compliance-with-unclos-in-south-china-sea

Vietnam’s government has proposed cutting off the internet access of those who violate the country’s various cybersecurity laws, the latest in a long string of attempts to tighten its control over the online sphere.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/07/vietnam-proposes-to-turn-off-internet-for-law-breakers/

When China-Vietnam relations have been good or stable, Vietnam’s agency increased because China tolerated Hanoi’s assertion of its autonomy by increasing diplomatic ties with other extra-regional great powers.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/04/the-china-factor-in-vietnams-multidirectional-foreign-policy/

While a total ban might be excessive, the appearance of the map in the film disregards Vietnam’s autonomy and international agreements.

Source: https://www.thepanamanews.com/2023/07/schoenherr-china-vietnam-and-barbie/