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
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Vietnam Briefing
National Assembly Pushes Through Record Number of Laws, Expands Police Powers Over the Media
Key Events * Việt Nam Rushes Laws through its National Assembly under Fast-Tracked Procedures; * New Press Law in Việt Nam Hands
News
Four Years After Her Sentencing, Global Rights Groups Renew Call for Pham Doan Trang’s Release
Today marks the fourth anniversary of Pham Doan Trang’s sentencing. On Dec. 12, as the anniversary approaches, an international
Human Rights
Silent Protest in Oslo Honors 53 Imprisoned Activists From Việt Nam and Myanmar on Human Rights Day 2025
A moving “Silent Protest” unfolded in Oslo on Dec. 10 to mark International Human Rights Day, as members of the
Vietnam Briefing
As Extradition Law Advances, Police Seek Lê Trung Khoa and Nguyễn Văn Đài — Both Say They Will Continue Their Work
Key Events * Việt Nam Enacts New Extradition Law, Reshaping Cross-Border Legal Cooperation; * Ministry of Public Security Announces Wanted Notices; Dissidents
Vietnam Briefing
Thailand Quietly Hands Refugee Y Quỳnh B’Đăp Over to Việt Nam Despite Legal Petitions
Key Events * Cross-Border Repression Fears Intensify as Thailand Returns Y Quỳnh B’Đăp to Việt Nam; * Government Struggles to Respond
Vietnam Briefing
Deadly Flooding Sweeps Central Việt Nam: Tens of Thousands Displaced, Crops Ruined
Key Events * Severe Floods in Central Việt Nam Leave 55 Dead, Cause Widespread Damage as More Rain Approaches; * Ministry of
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Academic Freedom Under Fire as Party Blocks Speakers at Vietnam Studies Conference in Hà Nội
Key Events * Last-Minute Speaker Purge Mars International Vietnam Studies Conference; * New Seat Plan Boosts Central, Military and Police Power in
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No Consensus Yet on Việt Nam’s Next Senior Leaders, Party Central Committee Concludes 14th Plenum
Key Events * Party Central Committee Delays Leadership Decisions; * Hà Nội’s New Party Chief Signals the Consolidation of Tô Lâm’
Vietnam Briefing
Việt Nam Jails Pastor, Restricts BBC Journalist as Leader Visits the UK
Key Events * Human Rights Advocates Condemn Việt Nam’s Detention of BBC Journalist During Tô Lam’s UK Visit; * Court
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Deputy Defense Minister Accused of Sexual Harassment in South Korea; Việt Nam’s National Assembly Convenes Its Final Session of the 15th Term
Key Events * Deputy Minister of National Defense Hoàng Xuân Chiến accused of sexual harassment in South Korea; * Tô Lâm’s
Vietnam Briefing
HCMC’s Party Congress Signals Consolidation of Power Under Tô Lâm
Key Events * HCMC Finalizes Key Party Positions Before National Congress; * Vietnam Airlines Confirms Massive Data Breach Affecting 7.3 Million
Vietnam Briefing
Việt Nam Revised Press Law Raises Alarm as Journalists May Be Forced to Reveal Sources to Police
Key Events * Revised Press Law: media outlets required to provide sources of information to the police; * Authorities continue to invoke