Politics
The Return of the “Special Zones”: A Silent Revival in Vietnam’s New Political Era
Bảo Khánh wrote this article in Vietnamese, published in Luật Khoa Magazine on May 12, 2025. June 2018 will go
To Lam
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Politics
What The Economist Really Revealed About Việt Nam
On May 22, The Economist published a bombshell article about Việt Nam’s top leader, General Secretary Tô Lâm, highlighting
Politics
The Revamped Ministry of Public Security under General Secretary To Lam
Huỳnh Kha wrote this Vietnamese article, published in Luat Khoa Magazine on Mar. 5, 2025. Thúc Kháng translated it into
Opinion-Section
The Three Deadlocks Blocking To Lam’s 'Era of Aspiration'
A clear and balanced perspective on the new “Era of Aspiration” is necessary, steering clear of both excessive criticism and exaggerated praise.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Indicts Journalist Osin Huy Duc for “Abusing Democratic Freedoms”
Key Events * Vietnamese Author and Blogger Osin Huy Duc Indicted Under Article 331 * General Secretary To Lam Uses ‘Saigon’ to
Vietnam Briefing
The Communist Party of Vietnam Implements Sweeping Organizational Reforms
Key Events * Vietnam Centralizes Power with New Party Ministries and Leadership Changes * Ex-Police Colonel Quits Thich Minh Tue’s Spiritual
Vietnam Briefing
Sweeping Reforms: Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security Absorbs Key Functions
Key Events * Major Government Restructuring in Vietnam: Five Ministries Cut, Police Take On New Roles * Decree 168 Continues to Spark
Vietnam Briefing
Hanoi Protests Chinese Law Enforcement’s Assault on Fishermen in South China Sea
Key Events * Vietnam, U.S., and Philippines Protest China’s Attacks on Fishermen * Political Prisoners’ Health Worsens As Their Hunger
Politics
Washington Should Not Forget Who To Lam Is
As this article is being written, the dual-hatted General Secretary and President To Lam is in New York to attend
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Releases Prominent Political Dissident Tran Huynh Duy Thuc and Environmental Activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong Before To Lam’s Trip to U.S.
Key events: * Vietnam Releases Multiple Prisoners of Conscience Ahead of To Lam’s Trip to the U.S. * General Secretary
Vietnam Briefing
A Lawyer and His Online Friend Jailed Under Article 331 after Discussing the Death Sentence of Ho Duy Hai
Key events: * Lawyer Jailed Under Article 331 for ‘Defaming’ Court Officials * A Court in An Giang Imprisons Social Media User
Vietnam Briefing
Dak Lak Provincial Police Arrest a Montagnard on ‘Sabotaging National Unity’ Charges
Key events: * Dak Lak Provincial Police Arrest a Montagnard on Charges of ‘Sabotaging the National Unity Policy’ * Y Quynh Bdap
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Vietnam Sentences Activist Nguyen Chi Tuyen to Five Years of Imprisonment
Key events: * Court Sentences Democracy Activist Nguyen Chi Tuyen to Five Years in Prison * Vietnam Delays Response to UN Special