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An Image of Guilt: Re-examining the Public Mug Shot in Việt Nam
The public consumption of the "mug shot"—the official photo taken by police after an arrest—has spurred
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Việt Nam's Paradox of Silence and Protest
The 2018 street protests against the draft Cybersecurity Law and the Law on Special Economic Zones, which saw large crowds
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Redefining Data: Property Rights, Personal Rights, and State Power in Việt Nam
The active collection of citizen data by both government and private enterprises during Việt Nam’s “digital transformation” has raised
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When Policy Outpaces Reality: The Erosion of Law and Public Trust
Proposals to restrict motorcycles were first raised in 2017, yet it was not until July 12, 2025, that the Prime
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HCMC’s Party Congress Signals Consolidation of Power Under Tô Lâm
Key Events * HCMC Finalizes Key Party Positions Before National Congress; * Vietnam Airlines Confirms Massive Data Breach Affecting 7.3 Million
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Can Việt Nam Become a High-Income Nation by 2045?
Việt Nam's economic ascent has been remarkable, marked by steady GDP growth, record-breaking foreign direct investment (FDI), and
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Lawmaking at Lightning Speed: Việt Nam's Citizens Pay the Price
At the 50th session of the National Assembly Standing Committee, Chairperson Trần Thanh Mẫn voiced his frustration with the government,
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Chasing the 2045 Dream: What are the Bottlenecks Holding Việt Nam Back?
The 13th National Congress of the Communist Party in 2021 established the goal of transforming Việt Nam into a developed,
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Việt Nam's Path to Prosperity: Is “Streamlining the Apparatus” Enough?
In 2025, Việt Nam witnessed a lightning-fast constitutional amendment process completed in just 43 days. The sweeping overhaul abolished the
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The Culture of Impunity, Violence, and Aggression in Việt Nam's Law Enforcement
“Working in Việt Nam's prisons, this is bound to happen.” The case of Lê Quốc Tuấn, a police
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Volodin in Hanoi: A Visit Illuminating Vietnam-Russia Ties Amid Geopolitical Turbulence
On Sept. 28, 2025, Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia’s State Duma, stepped onto the tarmac at Nội Bài International
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Việt Nam Revised Press Law Raises Alarm as Journalists May Be Forced to Reveal Sources to Police
Key Events * Revised Press Law: media outlets required to provide sources of information to the police; * Authorities continue to invoke
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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