The Big Story
Anti-Asian attacks erode US image as Biden rebuilds Pacific ties
Trump's China rhetoric cited as source of bias against Asian Americans
Politics
Opinion
Chinese aggression pushes Vietnam ever closer to Washington
Already rocky Sino-Vietnamese relations could deteriorate still further
Politics
Vietnam picks new PM and president for next 5 years
New prime minister Chinh vows to 'inherit and promote achievements'
International relations
H&M faces Vietnam boycott over South China Sea map
Backlash follows uproar in China over fashion retailer's Xinjiang stance
Coronavirus
Vietnam travel bubble with Japan loses fizz as execs shun tight rules
Southeast Asian economy grows even without foreigner inflow
Myanmar Coup
ASEAN neighbors call for Myanmar dialogue as violence continues
International community fears brutal crackdown leading up to military holiday
COVID vaccines
Hanoi spurns China's vaccine diplomacy with homemade shot
Domestic drugmaker Nanogen seeks emergency approval as early as May
DealStreetAsia
Capital meant for Myanmar may seek havens in Vietnam and Cambodia
Foreign businesses also retreat from partnerships with Tatmadaw military links
International relations
Mekong's falling water level riles China's downstream neighbors
Jinghong Dam cuts flow bound for Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam
Opinion
What Taiwan and Vietnam taught the world about governance in 2020
Quality governance the most important factor when it comes to running a country
