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
United Nations
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Vietnam Briefing
EU Criticizes Vietnam’s Crackdown on Activists in UN Rights Council Address
Key Events * European Union Pressures Vietnam Over Human Rights Violations at UN Meeting * Vietnam Moves to Amend the Constitution and
Vietnam Briefing
New Cybersecurity Decree Imposes More Stringent Control Over Online Activities
Key Events * Government Passes New Cyber Decree in Attempt to Further TightenControl over Online Activities * Hai Duong Police Arrest Members
Vietnam Briefing
To Lam Emphasizes the Importance of ‘Sustainable Development and Human Integrity’ at UN General Assembly
Key Events * President To Lam Speaks at UN General Assembly, Emphasizes the Importance of ‘Sustainable Development and Human Integrity’ * Human
Vietnam Briefing
Iris Scans Required for Vietnam’s New ID Cards; Hanoi Dismisses UN Report on Human Rights Situation
Police to Integrate Residents’ Iris Scans into New ID Cards Iris scans will become a required biometric data, along with
Vietnam Briefing
Public Outcry Over Ha Long Bay Construction; UN Special Rapporteur Visits Vietnam
Construction in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay Prompts Public Outcry Over the past week, an extensive residential construction project built
Human Rights
UN's Country Annual Results Report for Vietnam in 2022: Strides Made Amidst Challenges and Disappointments
The year 2022 in Vietnam was marred by controversy and scandal as the nation faced several high-profile human rights issues
Human Rights
Silenced and Suffering: The Harrowing Tale of an Innocent Woman's Imprisonment in a Vietnamese Mental Prison
The innocent woman referred to in the headline is Nguyen Thuy Hanh, who the Vietnamese authorities have unjustly held for
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Briefing September 19, 2022: International Community Urges UN Human Rights Council Members To Reject Vietnam’s Candidacy
The Vietnam Briefing, released every Monday morning Vietnam time, looks at Vietnam’s social and political developments of the past week.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Briefing: Vietnam Votes Against The Suspension Of Russia’s Membership In The UN Human Rights Council
The Vietnam Briefing, which is released every Monday morning Vietnam time, looks at Vietnam’s social and political developments of
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Briefing: Vietnam Seeks To Strengthen Cooperation With The United States On Multiple Fronts
The Vietnam Briefing, which is released every Monday morning Vietnam time, looks at Vietnam’s social and political developments of
Opinion-Section
The Two Halves Of Vietnam’s Vote
Half-“for,” half-“against,” and the turning of a blind eye to evil.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Briefing: Vietnam Abstains From Condemning Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine
The Vietnam Briefing, which is released every Monday morning Vietnam time, looks at Vietnam’s social and political developments of