Bulgaria becomes 21st country to adopt euro in historic milestone
Bulgaria became the 21st country to switch to the euro as it entered the New Year on Thursday, a milestone met with both cheers...
Magnitude 6 Earthquake Strikes Off Japan’s Noda Region
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook the waters off Japan’s eastern Noda region on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake marks...
Fortress Phú Lâm: China’s Transformation and Weaponization of Phú Lâm Island
To this day, a common misconception persists among many in Việt Nam that Vietnamese troops and citizens are still stationed in the Hoàng Sa...
The ‘Anti-Journalistic’ Nature of the Revised Press Law
During the revision of one of the most consequential legal documents shaping journalism in Việt Nam—the Press Law—a series of troubling developments have unfolded....
Why the SEA Games Fail to Professionalize
Despite more than six decades of existence, the SEA Games continue to struggle with the image of an “ao làng,” or village pond—a colloquial...
Việt Nam’s Dangerous Partnership with ZTE and Binance
As Việt Nam attempts to reinvent itself as Southeast Asia’s next digital powerhouse, the ruling Communist Party has chosen to prioritize short-term economic growth...
Việt Nam’s Insiduous Calculation Behind Y Quỳnh B’Đắp’s Extradition
On Nov. 26, a Thai court upheld the extradition of Y Quỳnh B’Đắp, essentially allowing the Thai government to proceed with the request from...
Ministry of Public Security Pushes Social Credit System Without Waiting for Lawmakers
Key Events Citizen Classification System Labeled “Urgent” by Ministry of Public Security, Pushed to be Issued as Government Resolution; Tô Lâm Orders Review of...
The “Nuôi Em” Scandal and the Law on Associations: Why Reform Must Wait
The “Nuôi Em” (Raise a Sibling) Project, one of the most prominent charitable initiatives in Việt Nam, is facing an unprecedented wave of criticism....