Book Review
No Safe Haven: The Extradition of Y Quỳnh B’Đăp and a Need for Reform
Less than 48 hours after a Thai appellate court ruling, Ê Đê human rights activist Y Quỳnh B’Đăp was
Trade
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Vietnam Briefing
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
Vietnam Briefing
Communist Party of Việt Nam Plans to Expand Politburo Ahead of 14th National Congress; Hà Nội Pushes for Continued Talks to Finalize U.S. Trade Deal
Key Events * Politburo Set to Grow as Party Prepares for 14th Congress; * Vietnamese Businesses Brace for 20% U.S. Tariff;
Politics
U.S.-Việt Nam Trade Deal: What Happened and What to Expect
By August 1, the United States is expected to announce multiple trade agreements, including with Việt Nam. Here is the
Economy
U.S. Imposes 20% Tariffs: The Reality Behind the “Made in Việt Nam” Label
Thiên Lương wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on July 19, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh
Economy
A Diplomatic Tightrope: Tariff Tensions Between Washington and Việt Nam
Although Donald J. Trump announced on July 2 that a trade deal had been reached between the two countries, no formal agreement has been disclosed, leaving the status of the deal uncertain.
Vietnam Briefing
Handshake or Cold Shoulder? U.S. Deepens Trade Talks but Skips Key Vietnam Ceremony
Key Events * U.S. and Việt Nam Initiate Trade Talks to Avert Tariff Escalation * U.S. Opts Out of Việt