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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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 Quiet Passing of Việt Nam’s 2025 Cybersecurity Law
Seven years after nationwide protests against the Cybersecurity Law, the National Assembly has passed a revised version via an unprecedented
Human Rights
Hà Nội Convention: The Thin Line Between Cybersecurity and Cyber Surveillance
Without transparency and freedom of expression, the Hà Nội Convention could turn “cybersecurity” into “cyber surveillance,” threatening the privacy of
Human Rights
Việt Nam's Push for Information Control—Parallels From Abroad
The Vietnamese government has long been implementing a national project to digitize and store citizens’ data for administrative purposes. The
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
Politics
The Digital Lifeline: How Việt Nam Abets the Myanmar Junta's Digital Terror Campaign
The seizure of power by the Myanmar military junta in February 2021 unleashed a brutal nationwide campaign of oppression, encompassing
Opinion-Section
A One-Sided Game: Human Rights and Business Interests in Việt Nam
Đan Thanh wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on July 18, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh
Human Rights
Việt Nam and China’s Cybersecurity Cooperation: Shared Control and Strategic Caution
Phong Cầm wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luat Khoa Magazine on July 15, 2024. Việt Nam
Opinion-Section
Internet in Việt Nam: The Love Long Lost
Trịnh Hữu Long wrote this article in Vietnamese, published in Luat Khoa Magazine on July 2, 2025. Vietnamese citizens have
News
Facebook Under Scrutiny: Legal Initiatives for Vietnam Presents New Report at IGF 2025
On June 23, 2025, at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Lillestrøm, Norway, Trần Quỳnh Vi, representative of Legal Initiatives
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LIV Webinar Reveals Facebook’s Role in Digital Suppression in Vietnam, Demands Accountability
[Taiwan, June 11, 2025] – Legal Initiatives for Vietnam (LIV), in collaboration with ARTICLE 19 and CLARITI, hosted a virtual webinar
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Vietnam Seeks Reelection at UN Human Rights Council Despite Widespread Rights Violations
Vietnam Runs for Human Rights Council Reelection Despite Numerous Rights Violations and Restricted Civic Space Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui
