Opinion-Section
The Vietnamese Tradition of Patriotism and Protest
A 1975 article in the U.S. newspaper The Forum once described Vietnamese refugees protesting to urge the United Nations
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News
Lê Hữu Minh Tuấn: A Journalist Suffering Behind Bars
Once a vibrant voice in Việt Nam’s independent media, journalist Lê Hữu Minh Tuấn is now fighting for his
Human Rights
Why Does the Vietnamese Government Hide Death Penalty Data?
In August 2023, the European Union denounced the Vietnamese government's lack of transparency in carrying out executions and
Human Rights
Three Hidden Facets of the Death Penalty in Vietnam
The efficacy of the death penalty as a deterrent to crime has long been debated. As many countries opt to
Fortune Tellers and Psychics in Vietnam: Decoding the Government's Double Standards
The Vietnamese government's recognition of the fortune-telling profession contrasts with its simultaneous imposition of penalties on fortune tellers, citing allegations of engaging in superstitious and deviant practices.
Politics
Revealing the Viet Cong's Hidden History: Uncovering Forgotten Acts of Terrorism
Editorial Commentary: Last month, Vietnam commenced legal proceedings against 75 suspects under Article 113 of its Penal Code, charging them
Politics
Nguyen Phu Trong's Anti-corruption Campaign: Arrests as an Insufficient Measure of Effectiveness
The power message prevails: anti-corruption takes a backseat.
Human Rights
Dong Tam: People's Lives Are Still Shattered After Two Years
The Vietnamese authorities still owe Le Dinh Kinh’s family a few explanations and answers.
Human Rights
When Calls To Free Pham Doan Trang Are Not Enough
This op-ed article was written in Vietnamese by Trinh Huu Long and was previously published [https://www.luatkhoa.org/2020/
Politics
Is Vietnam Being Ruled By A Diarchy?
This article was written in Vietnamese by Y Chan and previously published [https://www.luatkhoa.org/2021/02/bat-mi-ve-che-do-hai-ba-trung-cua-viet-nam/] in
Politics
Vietnam’s Institutional Corruption: Why Nguyen Phu Trong’s “Blazing Furnace” Will Be Meaningless In The Long Term
This article was written in Vietnamese by Vo Van Quan and previously published [https://www.luatkhoa.org/2020/10/tham-nhung-the-che-vi-sao-ky-cong-dot-lo-cua-ong-trong-la-vo-nghia-trong-dai-han/
Opinion-Section
Election in Vietnam: The Whims Of The Few Or The Will Of The Masses?
This article was written in Vietnamese by Vo Van Quan and was previously published [https://www.luatkhoa.org/2020/02/
Politics
Ho Chi Minh – From Political Monument To God Of Prayers – Part 2
This article was written in Vietnamese by Vo Van Quan and was previously published [https://www.luatkhoa.org/2021/02/