Human Rights
Vietnam: The Faces We Should Not Forget on Human Rights Day
On Human Rights Day, [1] Dec. 10, we would like to use the stories of Dang Dinh Bach, Tinh That
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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
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The Intersection of Intel, Capitalist Dynamics, and Nguyen Phu Trong's Leadership
Vietnam faces a significant risk extending far beyond the missed opportunity with Intel, a threat many might not immediately recognize.
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Revisiting Ho Chi Minh's Testament: Assessing Its Impact on Modern Vietnam's Path
Does Ho's legacy strengthen and increase the influence of the Vietnamese Communist Party right now?
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The Execution of Le Van Manh Urgently Highlights the Need for Legal Reforms and a Halt to Executions in Vietnam
In a tragic and deeply distressing turn of events, Vietnam witnessed the execution of Le Van Manh on Sept. 22,
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The Middle-Class Illusion in Vietnam
When individuals of higher social status mistakenly view themselves as being part of the middle class.
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The Disturbing Silence of Vietnamese Media over Nguyen Van Chuong's Execution is a Worrying Trend
More than a month after the family of Nguyen Van Chuong, a Vietnamese wrongful death-row prisoner, received a court notice
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Time to End the Death Penalty in Vietnam: Uniting for Human Rights and a Global Consensus
As one of the 55 countries still retaining capital punishment, Vietnam must face rigorous scrutiny of its legal system and cases of police abuse. Vietnam should take immediate steps to either abolish the death penalty or establish a moratorium on its implementation.
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Innocent Victim of Police Brutality: Nguyen Trong Doan's Coerced Confession in the Nguyen Van Chuong Case
Convictions based on confessions obtained through torture should never be admissible, especially in a murder case.
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Nguyen Van Chuong: A Wrongful Conviction in Vietnam's Criminal Justice System
Nguyen Van Chuong’s criminal case is another heart-wrenching story that shakes the foundations of Vietnam's criminal justice system. Chuong
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How Humanities Education In Vietnam Failed Me: An Anecdote
Recently, The Economist featured an article commending Vietnam's education system, hailing it as one of the world's finest. The author
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Ke Huy Quan, Sinophobia, and the Controversy Surrounding His Vietnamese Cultural Identity
Ke Huy Quan has become a household name in most parts of Asia, if not the world. The 51-year-old Asian
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The HUFLIT Alleged Sexual Assault Case: Transparent Answers Will Help the Government's Legitimacy in the Long Run
On the night of January 11, 2023, social media platforms in Vietnam were hit by shocking news. An online video