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Việt Nam’s Insiduous Calculation Behind Y Quỳnh B’Đắp’s Extradition
On Nov. 26, a Thai court upheld the extradition of Y Quỳnh B’Đắp, essentially allowing the Thai government to
Politics
Việt Nam’s Insiduous Calculation Behind Y Quỳnh B’Đắp’s Extradition
On Nov. 26, a Thai court upheld the extradition of Y Quỳnh B’Đắp, essentially allowing the Thai government to
Politics
Việt Nam’s Dangerous Partnership with ZTE and Binance
As Việt Nam attempts to reinvent itself as Southeast Asia's next digital powerhouse, the ruling Communist Party has
Politics
The ‘Anti-Journalistic’ Nature of the Revised Press Law
During the revision of one of the most consequential legal documents shaping journalism in Việt Nam—the Press Law—a
Politics
Fortress Phú Lâm: China’s Transformation and Weaponization of Phú Lâm Island
To this day, a common misconception persists among many in Việt Nam that Vietnamese troops and citizens are still stationed
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Why the SEA Games Fail to Professionalize
Despite more than six decades of existence, the SEA Games continue to struggle with the image of an “ao làng,
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Religion Bulletin - November 2025 - Gia Lai Restores School Property to the Divine Word Province; Vĩnh Long Jails a Khmer Buddhist Adherent
Notable religious events in November 2025: * Authorities Block Falun Gong Practitioners From Proselytizing in Thái Nguyên; * Provincial Government Returns School
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin - October 2025 Authorities Arrest Central Highlands Christ Believers; International Groups Voice Concern Over Việt Nam’s Re-Election to the UN Human Rights Council
Notable Religious Developments in October 2025 * Authorities Repeatedly Obstruct Worship Activities of the World Mission Society Church of God Believers.
Book Review
Trịnh Công Sơn's Anti-war Music Through the Eyes of Hoàng Phủ Ngọc Tường
Trịnh Công Sơn and the Music of Exile and Peace In his final collection of essays, the Hue-born writer Hoàng
rule of law
The Silver Pheasant Case: Who is Truly at Fault?
The case of the silver pheasants involving Thái Khắc Thành offers an excellent insight into the practice of legal reasoning,
Opinion-Section
A Private Post, A Public Shaming: The Case of Chu Ngọc Quang Vinh
In September 2024, a social media storm erupted around 16-year-old Chu Ngọc Quang Vinh, a 12th-grade English major at Nguyễn
Vietnam Briefing
Việt Nam Escalates Crackdown on Press Freedom with Arrest Warrant for Prominent Journalist Đoàn Bảo Châu
Key Events * Hà Nội Steps up Crackdown: Arrest Warrant Issued for Journalist Đoàn Bảo Châu; * Việt Nam Tightens Grip on
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin - July 2025 Authorities Arrest Brother of Thích Minh Tuệ; U.K. Places Vietnam on Religious Freedom Watchlist
Thiện Trường wrote this Religion Bulletin in Vietnamese and published it on August 15, 2025, in Luật Khoa Magazine. Notable
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Briefing
Việt Nam Escalates Crackdown on Press Freedom with Arrest Warrant for Prominent Journalist Đoàn Bảo Châu
Key Events * Hà Nội Steps up Crackdown: Arrest Warrant Issued for Journalist Đoàn Bảo Châu; * Việt Nam Tightens Grip on
Vietnam Briefing
Việt Nam Rejects U.S. Human Rights Report, Urges Constructive Engagement
Key Events * Hà Nội Slams U.S. Rights Findings, Warns Against One-Sided Assessments; * UN Panel Deems Việt Nam’s Jailing
Vietnam Briefing
Communist Party of Việt Nam Plans to Expand Politburo Ahead of 14th National Congress; Hà Nội Pushes for Continued Talks to Finalize U.S. Trade Deal
Key Events * Politburo Set to Grow as Party Prepares for 14th Congress; * Vietnamese Businesses Brace for 20% U.S. Tariff;
Vietnam Briefing
Cấn Thị Thêu Hospitalized, Đặng Đăng Phước Isolated: Việt Nam’s Harsh Treatment of Political Prisoners
Key Events * Prison Health Crisis Raises Human Rights Concerns in Case of Cấn Thị Thêu; * Political Prisoner Đặng Đăng Phước
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Journalist Huy Duc Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for “Abusing Democratic Freedoms”
On February 27, 2025, the Hanoi People's Court sentenced journalist and author Truong Huy San — also known by
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Notice: Temporary Pause on December News Briefings – Returning December 30, 2024
Dear Readers, We regret to inform you that due to an operational adjustment impacting our human resources, The Vietnamese Magazine
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LIV's Third Virtual Seminar Examines Vietnamese Government's Manipulation of Online Discussion
The third and final session of LIV’s online seminars on Vietnam’s Internet freedom occurred on July 2, 2024.
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HRMI 2024 Vietnam Human Rights Report: A Worrying Outlook
The Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) - a non-profit organization - released its annual report on the global state of
Opinion-Section
Opinion-Section
Why the SEA Games Fail to Professionalize
Despite more than six decades of existence, the SEA Games continue to struggle with the image of an “ao làng,
Opinion-Section
A Private Post, A Public Shaming: The Case of Chu Ngọc Quang Vinh
In September 2024, a social media storm erupted around 16-year-old Chu Ngọc Quang Vinh, a 12th-grade English major at Nguyễn
Opinion-Section
Ha Long Bay's Lament: Trading Natural Splendor for Short-Sighted Gains
Nearly two decades ago, my first visit to Ha Long Bay marked a profound homecoming. Having left Vietnam as a
Opinion-Section
The Intersection of Intel, Capitalist Dynamics, and Nguyen Phu Trong's Leadership
Vietnam faces a significant risk extending far beyond the missed opportunity with Intel, a threat many might not immediately recognize.
Human Rights
Vietnam Briefing
Việt Nam Escalates Crackdown on Press Freedom with Arrest Warrant for Prominent Journalist Đoàn Bảo Châu
Key Events * Hà Nội Steps up Crackdown: Arrest Warrant Issued for Journalist Đoàn Bảo Châu; * Việt Nam Tightens Grip on
Vietnam Briefing
Việt Nam Rejects U.S. Human Rights Report, Urges Constructive Engagement
Key Events * Hà Nội Slams U.S. Rights Findings, Warns Against One-Sided Assessments; * UN Panel Deems Việt Nam’s Jailing
Vietnam Briefing
Cấn Thị Thêu Hospitalized, Đặng Đăng Phước Isolated: Việt Nam’s Harsh Treatment of Political Prisoners
Key Events * Prison Health Crisis Raises Human Rights Concerns in Case of Cấn Thị Thêu; * Political Prisoner Đặng Đăng Phước
Vietnam Briefing
Jailed Dissident Phạm Chí Thành Released Early from Prison; Family Warns of Imminent Danger to Lê Đình Lượng in Solitary Confinement
Key Events * Prisoner of Conscience Phạm Chí Thành Freed Four Months Early; * Family Seeks Global Help for Dissident Lê Đình
Internet Freedom
Vietnam Briefing
Freedom House: Vietnam Tightens Grip on Free Speech as Crackdown on Dissent Intensifies; Journalist Huy Duc Sentenced to 30 Months under Article 331
Key Events * Freedom House Reports on Vietnam’s Ongoing Repression of Activists and Journalists * Vietnamese Journalist Huy Duc Jailed for
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Releases Student Protester Tran Long Phi 21 Months Ahead of Schedule
Key Events * Tran Long Phi, a Protester Against the Law on Special Economic Zone, Released Early from Príson * Facebook is
Vietnam Briefing
Freedom House Declares Vietnam’s Internet ‘Not Free;” Rights Groups Urge Thailand to Stop Extradition of Y Quynh Bdap
Key Events * Freedom House: Vietnam’s Internet is ‘Not Free’ * Foreign Affairs Spokesperson: Hanoi Will Coordinate with Thai Authorities to
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Uses Cybersecurity Decrees to Repress Online Criticisms of Late Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong
Key criticizing: * Vietnam Represses Criticisms of Late Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong Before State Funeral * U.S., Japan, and Korea
Religion
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin - November 2025 - Gia Lai Restores School Property to the Divine Word Province; Vĩnh Long Jails a Khmer Buddhist Adherent
Notable religious events in November 2025: * Authorities Block Falun Gong Practitioners From Proselytizing in Thái Nguyên; * Provincial Government Returns School
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin - October 2025 Authorities Arrest Central Highlands Christ Believers; International Groups Voice Concern Over Việt Nam’s Re-Election to the UN Human Rights Council
Notable Religious Developments in October 2025 * Authorities Repeatedly Obstruct Worship Activities of the World Mission Society Church of God Believers.
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin - July 2025 Authorities Arrest Brother of Thích Minh Tuệ; U.K. Places Vietnam on Religious Freedom Watchlist
Thiện Trường wrote this Religion Bulletin in Vietnamese and published it on August 15, 2025, in Luật Khoa Magazine. Notable
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin - March 2025 Government Demolished KonTum Diocese Building; Vietnamese Buddhist Streamlines Its Structure
Key Religious Event: * Authorities continue to harass followers of Pure Hòa Hảo Buddhism. * USCIRF recommends adding Vietnam to the list
Politics
Vietnam Briefing
Việt Nam Rejects U.S. Human Rights Report, Urges Constructive Engagement
Key Events * Hà Nội Slams U.S. Rights Findings, Warns Against One-Sided Assessments; * UN Panel Deems Việt Nam’s Jailing
Vietnam Briefing
Jailed Dissident Phạm Chí Thành Released Early from Prison; Family Warns of Imminent Danger to Lê Đình Lượng in Solitary Confinement
Key Events * Prisoner of Conscience Phạm Chí Thành Freed Four Months Early; * Family Seeks Global Help for Dissident Lê Đình
Vietnam Briefing
UN Review Underscores Urgent Need for Human Rights Reforms in Việt Nam; Trade Deal with U.S. Remains Stalled
Key Events * Việt Nam Faces International Scrutiny Over Political Repression at the Review of the International Covenant on Civil and
Vietnam Briefing
Communist Party of Việt Nam Restructures Internal Organization Ahead of 2026 National Congress
Key Events * New Party Rules Signal Strategic Shift of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) * Việt Nam Cracks Down