USS Ronald Reagan Makes Rare Port Call in Vietnam

The USS Ronald Reagan, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, is set to make a rare port call in Vietnam from June 25 to June 30, marking only the third such visit by an American aircraft carrier since the end of the Vietnam War. The visit comes as both the US and China seek to bolster ties with Southeast Asian nations, with tensions high over maritime and territorial disputes in the South China Sea. The US sees Vietnam as a key component of its regional strategy and has sought to leverage its rivalry with China to expand its influence in the region.