Opinion-Section
When Patriotism Demands Hate in Việt Nam
Thúc Kháng wrote this article in Vietnamese, published in Luat Khoa Magazine on June 25, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh Hằng translated
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religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, March 2023: Authorities Smash Front Gate of Protestant Family Prepare for a Nationwide Audit of “Merit” Monetary Donations
[The Government's Reach] Dak Lak Province: Authorities threaten, smash gate of family following Evangelical Church of Christ On
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, February 2023: Vietnam Prevents American Delegation from Meeting Protestants, Recognizes the Art of Divination but Punishes Medium of “Đúng nhận, Sai cãi” Fame
Despite being placed on the U.S. Special Watch List, Vietnam continues to fiercely repress religion.
Religion
Religion Bulletin, January 2023: State Will No Longer Manage Temple Monetary Merit Donations
Buddhist temples will face less interference but will still have to share their merit donations.
Human Rights
Doubts Cast: CIVICUS Questions Vietnam's Suitability for UN Human Rights Council Membership
On June 22, 2023, CIVICUS, the global civil society alliance, released a report condemning Vietnam’s mistreatment of activists and
News
65 International Organizations Urge Former US President Barack Obama to Advocate for the Release of Jailed Climate Activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong
On June 20, 2023, 65 International human rights organizations released an open letter calling on former United States President, Barack
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, December 2022: Authorities Crack Down on New Religions; U.S. Puts Vietnam on Special Watch List for Religious Freedom
Repression remains severe, continuous, and systematic.
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, November 2022: Bureau of Internal Security “Pivotal Unit” in Campaign to Eliminate the Duong Van Minh Religion
[New Religions] Deputy Minister of Home Affairs: Bureau of Internal Security is a "pivotal unit" in the campaign
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, October 2022: Deputy Minister of Home Affairs condemns the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom for "misrepresenting" religious freedom in Vietnam
A senior Ministry of Home Affairs official has vehemently and unequivocally criticized the USCIRF for the first time.
News
Armed Group Launches Attack on Government Headquarters in Dak Lak Province
In a shocking turn of events, an armed group launched a brazen attack on the government headquarters in the Ea
News
New Report Sheds Light on Vaccine Equity, Transparency, and Accountability in Asia
In a recent co-created research project spearheaded by Innovation for Change - East Asia, a comprehensive report has been released,
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, September 2022: Hanoi Creates Office of Belief and New Religious Phenomena; Falun Gong Practitioners Repressed in Da Lat
[New Religions] Hanoi Committee for Religious Affairs establishes Office of Belief and New Religious Phenomena According to the Hanoi Moi
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, August 2022: Cao Bang Dismantles Duong Van Minh Practitioner’s Altar, Replaces It With a Portrait of Ho Chi Minh
[The Government’s Reach] Cao Bang authorities destroy funeral homes, storm into residences and dismantle altars Duong Van Minh practitioners