The Vietnamese Magazine

Living in Hà Nội, the family of political prisoner Trịnh Bá Tư faces a grueling routine. Each month—or every two...

Dear Readers, As we welcome the Year of the Fiery Horse, we send you our deepest gratitude for standing with...

The life of Bishop Michael Phạm has been shaped by movements across borders. Born in Việt Nam and displaced at...

Key Events  Tô Lâm Set for U.S. Visit to Attend ‘Board of Peace’ Summit and Explore Trade Talks; Social media...

Whenever large anti-government protests erupt globally, Việt Nam’s state media is quick to label them “color revolutions.” This rhetoric has...

While the United States and Việt Nam are currently enjoying a diplomatic honeymoon defined by "Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships" and mutual...

Whether to maintain or abolish mobile trials (xét xử lưu động) remains a highly contentious issue in Việt Nam. Mobile...

Although Việt Nam is a one-party state, it maintains detailed institutional arrangements governing elections to the National Assembly and People’s...

The Politburo is the single institution through which nearly all of Việt Nam’s major changes must pass. This group of...

The 14th Party Congress has just concluded, unveiling the Communist Party’s new leadership lineup and marking a new operational phase...

With the conclusion of the 14th Party Congress, party personnel matters are effectively settled. The “internal” arrangements are finalized: the...

“Who elects the central leadership?” “Who decides these policies?” “Ordinary people aren’t told anything.” “The people have no voice.” These...

Under the leadership of General Secretary Tô Lâm, 2025 marked a decisive new phase of power centralization in Việt Nam’s...

Key Events  Việt Nam’s Top Leaders Win Unanimous Local Backing to Run for National Assembly; Ministry of Public Security Seeks...

On Jan. 29, 2026, European Council President António Costa and Vietnamese President Lương Cường shook hands to proclaim a historic...