Opinion-Section
A Nation Cannot Mature If It Clings to the Wounds of Its Past
A nation can hardly grow and move forward if it spends every day brooding over and resenting the past like
Digital Rights
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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
Politics
Redefining Data: Property Rights, Personal Rights, and State Power in Việt Nam
The active collection of citizen data by both government and private enterprises during Việt Nam’s “digital transformation” has raised
Opinion-Section
A Private Post, A Public Shaming: The Case of Chu Ngọc Quang Vinh
In September 2024, a social media storm erupted around 16-year-old Chu Ngọc Quang Vinh, a 12th-grade English major at Nguyễn
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
Southeast Asia’s Reliance on Chinese Technology: Opportunities and Risks in the Digital Transformation Era
Hải Băng wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on May 15, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh