Politics
A 2025 Recap: Four Defining Moments in the “Second Year of Tô Lâm”
In contrast to the turbulence of 2024—defined by the death of former General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng and unprecedented
natural disaster
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Politics
Southeast Asia is Sinking as a Result of Rampant Corruption and the Failure of Governance
November 2025 has been a cruel month for Southeast Asia. But nowhere is the silence of the submerged quite as
Politics
A Timeline of Việt Nam’s ‘Five Pillars’ During the November Floods
As central Việt Nam reeled under devastating floods, the public was troubled not just by the scale of destruction, but
Politics
The Vietnam Fatherland Front’s Monopoly on Disaster Relief–Part 3: The People Bear the Costs
The maxim, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” is a cornerstone of investment strategy. It serves as
Politics
The Vietnam Fatherland Front’s Monopoly on Disaster Relief–Part 2: How are the Charity Funds Being Used?
As of Nov. 25, the Mặt trận Tổ quốc Việt Nam (Vietnam Fatherland Front - VFF) announced that its Central
Politics
The Vietnam Fatherland Front’s Monopoly on Disaster Relief–Part 1: When All Charitable Funds Flow to a Single Channel
As the South Central region of Việt Nam endures a historic round of floods, the relentless news of damage has
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
Opinion-Section
Civil Society: The Missing Key to Effective Disaster Relief in Việt Nam
As floods ravage northern and central Việt Nam, people across the country are mobilizing to help, from cooking rice and