Religion
Geopolitics and Religion in Việt Nam
In 2015, the journal Hérodote published “Géopolitique des religions au Việt Nam. Les voies multipolaires d’une société civile confessionnelle”
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Politics
Chasing the 2045 Dream: What are the Bottlenecks Holding Việt Nam Back?
The 13th National Congress of the Communist Party in 2021 established the goal of transforming Việt Nam into a developed,
Politics
Việt Nam's Path to Prosperity: Is “Streamlining the Apparatus” Enough?
In 2025, Việt Nam witnessed a lightning-fast constitutional amendment process completed in just 43 days. The sweeping overhaul abolished the
Politics
The Culture of Impunity, Violence, and Aggression in Việt Nam's Law Enforcement
“Working in Việt Nam's prisons, this is bound to happen.” The case of Lê Quốc Tuấn, a police
Politics
Volodin in Hanoi: A Visit Illuminating Vietnam-Russia Ties Amid Geopolitical Turbulence
On Sept. 28, 2025, Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia’s State Duma, stepped onto the tarmac at Nội Bài International
Opinion-Section
When Even KOLs Need Policing: The Paradox of Control and Freedom in Việt Nam
In Việt Nam, an old adage has long shaped public perception: “Whatever is the problem, let the police take care
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
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin - September 2025 Redemptorists Condemn Government Land Grab; Lào Cai Targets Independent Faith Groups
Notable Religious Developments in September 2025 * Redemptorist Order Protests Land Seizure: The Redemptorists publicly objected to government authorities fencing off
Human Rights
The 100,000 Đồng Gift and the CIC Data Breach: A Warning on Data Control and Citizen Security
Sept. 15 marked the deadline for Việt Nam's citizens to claim their “Independence Day gift,” a high-profile and
environment
Electric Cars and the “Green Transition” - Part 2: The Challenge Behind Hà Nội’s Push for Electric Vehicles
Directive 20 from the Government is opening a promising new path toward reducing air pollution in the capital city of
environment
Electric Cars and the “Green Transition” - Part 1: A Hard Look at Việt Nam’s Power Supply
It comes to no surprise that "electric vehicles" has become the latest buzzword in Việt Nam, sparked by
Human Rights
How Đoan Trang Taught Me to Be a Journalist
Editor's Note: This past October 6, 2025, marked five years since the authorities arrested journalist Phạm Đoan Trang
News
Rights Groups Renew Calls for Release of Imprisoned Vietnamese Journalist Pham Doan Trang
Oct. 6, 2025- An international coalition of human rights groups, including Reporters without Borders (RSF), PEN America, PEN International, and