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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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Mobilizing Việt Nam’s ‘People’s Gold’: An Impossible Task Without Public Trust?
During a discussion on the implementation of the state budget on October 30, National Assembly delegate Thạch Phước Bình identified
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Raising Việt Nam's Retirement Age to 65: Growth Engine or Social Burden?
The proposal to raise Việt Nam’s retirement age to 65 will only drive double-digit economic growth if it goes hand in hand with comprehensive reforms in productivity, training, and labor structure. Without these, extending working years could become a burden rather than a development driver.
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Việt Nam’s Coal Workers in the Shadow of Energy Transition
In a small café in Cẩm Phả, Quảng Ninh, the familiar rumble of coal trucks has grown faint. Groups of
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Chaos at Licensing Centers Due to Government Mismanagement
Huỳnh Kha wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on Feb. 21, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh
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The High Cost of Luck: How Vietnam’s Lottery Industry Thrives on the Poor
Hiếu Mạnh wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on July 23, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh
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‘Green’ Transition in Việt Nam: Growth for Companies, Struggles for Drivers
Hiếu Mạnh wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on August 22, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh
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Hà Nội's Contentious Motorbike Ban and the People’s Unheeded Voice
Bảo Khánh wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on August 1, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh
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Little Hà Nội in Prague: the Vietnamese Community in the Czech Republic
With a history rooted in Cold War-era ties between Communist Czechoslovakia and Việt Nam, the Vietnamese community in the Czech
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Phở and Pierogi: How Vietnamese Poles Blend Cultures in a New Homeland
In the heart of Warsaw, where the aroma of simmering Phở intermingles with the hearty scent of freshly made pierogi,
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The Vietnamese Odyssey in Germany
From the Editorial Board: Every year on September 2, Việt Nam proudly marks its National Day. But the meaning of
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When the Cost of Living Becomes Birth Control in Việt Nam - Part Two
Lê Giang wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on August 12, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh
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When the Cost of Living Becomes Birth Control in Việt Nam - Part One
Lê Giang wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on August 8, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh