Four Absurd Points in the Ministry of Public Security’s Draft Decree on Combating Fake News
The Ministry of Public Security has quietly released a draft decree on combating fake news during the early days of ...
Tag: Human Rights
Protests, Riots, or Public Disorder in Việt Nam: Selective Tolerance and the Suppression of Speech – Part 2
A clear pattern emerges when observing Google’s search platform in Việt Nam: there is a clear difference in visibility between ...
Protests, Riots, or Public Disorder in Việt Nam: A Freedom of Speech Perspective – Part 1
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Religion Bulletin—January 2026: Rights Concerns Raised Over Treatment of Hòa Hảo Buddhists in An Giang Province
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New Draft Reveals the Ministry of Public Security’s Expanding Cybersecurity Firewall
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The Ecology of Authoritarianism in Việt Nam and the Activism It Shapes
In Việt Nam, activism can broadly be understood as comprising three main strands. One strand focuses on democratization, targeting political ...
Article 331 and the Grassroots Policy Paradox in Việt Nam
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Religion Bulletin – December 2025 – Father Trương Bửu Diệp Advances Toward Beatification While Independent Religious Groups in Việt Nam Face Persistent Controls
Notable Religious Events in December 2025: The Catholic Church in Việt Nam Gains a New Martyr on the Path to ...
Diplomacy and Commerce: Trump Pushes for Stronger U.S.–Việt Nam Economic Ties
Key Events Trump Meets Tô Lâm, Pledges to Ease Tech Restrictions Amid $30B in Boeing Deals; Hà Nội Considers Participation ...
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The life of Bishop Michael Phạm has been shaped by movements across borders. Born in Việt Nam and displaced at ...
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