Importantly, Vietnam provides significant military facilities to Soviet forces in Cambodia (Kompong Som) and Vietnam (Cam Ranh, Danang).

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Mr Panetta's decision to fly from Singapore to Cam Ranh Bay, a port in Vietnam, did nothing to allay their suspicions.

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In Vietnam, the Soviet Union is reportedly conducting a major build-up of its naval fleet at the extensive Da Nang and Cam Ranh Bay facilities.

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