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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
The New Hierarchy of Citizenship: Extending the Authority of the Ministry of Public Security
Discussing the reach of the Ministry of Public Security’s power might seem like a tired topic to some. Yet, the Ministry itself ensures the...
Catholic Church and Việt Nam: Is Coexistence Possible?
The survival of Catholicism in Việt Nam is undoubtedly one of the most significant challenges the Church is facing in Asia today. Introduced in...
Tô Lâm and the Possible Unification of Việt Nam’s Top Offices | Justice on Paper, Repression in Practice: The Case Against Trịnh Bá Phương
Key Events Court Upholds 11-Year Sentence Against Trịnh Bá Phương on Dec. 27; Việt Nam Tests Power Consolidation With Tô Lâm Nomination; Ministry of...