Russian leader Vladimir Putin visits Vietnam after signing North Korea pact

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In short: Mr Putin has landed in Vietnam for a visit to discuss trade. Mr Putin has landed in Vietnam for a visit to discuss trade. It follows a US delegation to build up Vietnam as an alternative supplier of key high-tech components instead of China. It follows a US delegation to build up Vietnam as an alternative supplier of key high-tech components instead of China. What's next? Mr Putin's welcome is expected to be more modest than the rapturous reception in North Korea. Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Vietnam for a state visit, a day after signing...