Politics
Breaking Free from the “Procrustean Bed” of History
Thanh Tâm wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luat Khoa Magazine on May 7, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh
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Politics
Why Did The Vietnamese Communist Party Suppress Anti-China Nationalism?
Since the beginning of its history, the Vietnamese Communist Party (VCP) has been portraying itself as a group of nationalists
Death Penalty
A Spark Of Hope For Ho Duy Hai’s Family As New Alibi Emerges
On June 24, 2021, Attorney Tran Hong Phong, the lawyer for Ho Duy Hai and his family in their petition
Opinion-Section
Vietnam’s Unprecedented COVID-19 Challenge Compounded By A Deficit Of Trust In The Government
Vietnamese people are no strangers to natural disasters or political calamities that demand personal sacrifice and collective effort. Yet, why
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Briefing: Vietnam Refuses To Admit Human Rights Violations
The Vietnam Briefing, which is released every Monday morning Vietnam time, looks at Vietnam’s political developments of the past
On This Day
June 21, 1925: Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day
What is this day about? Almost a century ago, a newspaper called Thanh Nien published its first issue [https://baotintuc.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Briefing: COVID-19 Is Surging Again While The Government Is Trying To Tighten Internet Control
The Vietnam Briefing, which is released every Monday morning Vietnam time, looks at Vietnam’s political developments of the past
Internet Freedom
Vietnam: The New Code Of Conduct On Social Media Is Not Legally Binding
On June 17, 2021, Reuters reported [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-vietnam-socialmedia-idUSKCN2DU0GE] that Vietnam announced a national code of conduct
Politics
Vietnam’s General Election 2021: A Tale Of Three Players
Vietnam’s general election in May 2021, with the surprise factor of Luong The Huy’s independent candidacy, revealed a
On This Day
June 16, 1954: Ngo Dinh Diem Appointed Prime Minister Of The State Of Vietnam
The “On This Day” series introduces contemporary Vietnamese history of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries by explaining political events that
Vietnam Insight
Overview Of LGBTQ+ Rights In Vietnam
The Vietnamese Magazine’s “Vietnam Insight” introduces background information on political and human rights issues in contemporary Vietnam. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unlike
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Briefing: The Election Results Are In. Here Comes 5 More Years Of Party Domination
The Vietnam Briefing, which is released every Monday morning Vietnam time, looks at Vietnam’s political developments of the past
On This Day
June 11, 1963: The Internationally Shocking Self-Immolation Of Buddhist Monk Thich Quang Duc
The “On This Day” series aims to introduce contemporary Vietnamese history of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries by explaining political