Book Review
‘Vietnam’s New Industrial Policy Under Tô Lâm’: Key Takeaways
The 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the 15th National Assembly are nearing the end of
environment
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Opinion-Section
Disputed Flood Death Toll: The Crisis of Trust in Vietnamese State Media
Writer’s Note: This piece does not claim that state media reported incorrect numbers of flood-related deaths, nor is there
environment
Việt Nam’s Floods Lay Bare the Harsh Realities of Environmental Authoritarianism
Night fell, and as people slept, the water began to surge from nowhere. Unlike rain-driven floods, torrents unleashed by hydropower
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
Society
Việt Nam’s Coal Workers in the Shadow of Energy Transition
In a small café in Cẩm Phả, Quảng Ninh, the familiar rumble of coal trucks has grown faint. Groups of
environment
Electric Cars and the “Green Transition” – Part 3: Gas or Electric, Which is Greener?
Hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are rapidly appearing across Hà Nội, accompanied by thousands of preferential loan packages
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
Vietnam Briefing
Storm and Shake-Up: Tô Lâm Rules Out Local Cadres as Provincial Party Secretaries
Key Events * From Hà Tĩnh to Hà Nội: Typhoon Bualoi Tests Vietnam’s Infrastructure and Crisis Readiness; * Communist Party Chief
Environmental Rights
Greenwashing and Việt Nam’s Business Ethics Dilemma
BT wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on Sept. 9, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh Hằng
Society
‘Green’ Transition in Việt Nam: Growth for Companies, Struggles for Drivers
Hiếu Mạnh wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on August 22, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh
Vietnam Briefing
Russian President Vladimir Putin to Visit Vietnam after North Korea
Key events: * President Vladimir Putin Visits Vietnam after North Korea, Prompting Criticism from United States * Report: Vietnam Lacks ‘Just’ Factor
Opinion-Section
Ha Long Bay's Lament: Trading Natural Splendor for Short-Sighted Gains
Nearly two decades ago, my first visit to Ha Long Bay marked a profound homecoming. Having left Vietnam as a
