Paul Schuler, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Arizona, presents a systematic study of the National Assembly
In contrast to the turbulence of 2024—defined by the death of former General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng and unprecedented
The survival of Catholicism in Việt Nam is undoubtedly one of the most significant challenges the Church is facing in
Discussing the reach of the Ministry of Public Security’s power might seem like a tired topic to some. Yet,
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Despite more than six decades of existence, the SEA Games continue to struggle with the image of an “ao làng,
Notable religious events in November 2025: * Authorities Block Falun Gong Practitioners From Proselytizing in Thái Nguyên; * Provincial Government Returns School
Notable Religious Developments in October 2025 * Authorities Repeatedly Obstruct Worship Activities of the World Mission Society Church of God Believers.
Trịnh Công Sơn and the Music of Exile and Peace In his final collection of essays, the Hue-born writer Hoàng
The case of the silver pheasants involving Thái Khắc Thành offers an excellent insight into the practice of legal reasoning,
In September 2024, a social media storm erupted around 16-year-old Chu Ngọc Quang Vinh, a 12th-grade English major at Nguyễn
Key Events * Hà Nội Steps up Crackdown: Arrest Warrant Issued for Journalist Đoàn Bảo Châu; * Việt Nam Tightens Grip on
Thiện Trường wrote this Religion Bulletin in Vietnamese and published it on August 15, 2025, in Luật Khoa Magazine. Notable
Key Events * Hà Nội Steps up Crackdown: Arrest Warrant Issued for Journalist Đoàn Bảo Châu; * Việt Nam Tightens Grip on
Key Events * Hà Nội Slams U.S. Rights Findings, Warns Against One-Sided Assessments; * UN Panel Deems Việt Nam’s Jailing
Key Events * Politburo Set to Grow as Party Prepares for 14th Congress; * Vietnamese Businesses Brace for 20% U.S. Tariff;
Key Events * Prison Health Crisis Raises Human Rights Concerns in Case of Cấn Thị Thêu; * Political Prisoner Đặng Đăng Phước
On February 27, 2025, the Hanoi People's Court sentenced journalist and author Truong Huy San — also known by
Dear Readers, We regret to inform you that due to an operational adjustment impacting our human resources, The Vietnamese Magazine
The third and final session of LIV’s online seminars on Vietnam’s Internet freedom occurred on July 2, 2024.
The Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) - a non-profit organization - released its annual report on the global state of
Despite more than six decades of existence, the SEA Games continue to struggle with the image of an “ao làng,
In September 2024, a social media storm erupted around 16-year-old Chu Ngọc Quang Vinh, a 12th-grade English major at Nguyễn
Nearly two decades ago, my first visit to Ha Long Bay marked a profound homecoming. Having left Vietnam as a
Vietnam faces a significant risk extending far beyond the missed opportunity with Intel, a threat many might not immediately recognize.
Key Events * Hà Nội Steps up Crackdown: Arrest Warrant Issued for Journalist Đoàn Bảo Châu; * Việt Nam Tightens Grip on
Key Events * Hà Nội Slams U.S. Rights Findings, Warns Against One-Sided Assessments; * UN Panel Deems Việt Nam’s Jailing
Key Events * Prison Health Crisis Raises Human Rights Concerns in Case of Cấn Thị Thêu; * Political Prisoner Đặng Đăng Phước
Key Events * Prisoner of Conscience Phạm Chí Thành Freed Four Months Early; * Family Seeks Global Help for Dissident Lê Đình
Key Events * Freedom House Reports on Vietnam’s Ongoing Repression of Activists and Journalists * Vietnamese Journalist Huy Duc Jailed for
Key Events * Tran Long Phi, a Protester Against the Law on Special Economic Zone, Released Early from Príson * Facebook is
Key Events * Freedom House: Vietnam’s Internet is ‘Not Free’ * Foreign Affairs Spokesperson: Hanoi Will Coordinate with Thai Authorities to
Key criticizing: * Vietnam Represses Criticisms of Late Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong Before State Funeral * U.S., Japan, and Korea
Notable religious events in November 2025: * Authorities Block Falun Gong Practitioners From Proselytizing in Thái Nguyên; * Provincial Government Returns School
Notable Religious Developments in October 2025 * Authorities Repeatedly Obstruct Worship Activities of the World Mission Society Church of God Believers.
Thiện Trường wrote this Religion Bulletin in Vietnamese and published it on August 15, 2025, in Luật Khoa Magazine. Notable
Key Religious Event: * Authorities continue to harass followers of Pure Hòa Hảo Buddhism. * USCIRF recommends adding Vietnam to the list
Key Events * Hà Nội Slams U.S. Rights Findings, Warns Against One-Sided Assessments; * UN Panel Deems Việt Nam’s Jailing
Key Events * Prisoner of Conscience Phạm Chí Thành Freed Four Months Early; * Family Seeks Global Help for Dissident Lê Đình
Key Events * Việt Nam Faces International Scrutiny Over Political Repression at the Review of the International Covenant on Civil and
Key Events * New Party Rules Signal Strategic Shift of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) * Việt Nam Cracks Down
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