Biden to pay tribute to McCain in Hanoi to boost unifier image

Hanoi (AFP) - US President Joe Biden will use a visit to Hanoi to boost his image as a unifier by saluting the memory of John McCain -- Vietnam War hero, Republican stalwart, and serial antagonist of Donald Trump. Biden begins a two-day visit to Vietnam on Sunday to deepen diplomatic and economic ties with the communist state in the face of growing Chinese assertiveness and concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities. But with the 2024 election rapidly approaching, Biden is keeping one eye on the campaign even while abroad. The 80-year-old, gunning for a second term, will Monday visit the memo...