Hà Nội’s Trống Đồng Stadium: A Development Boost or Urban Showmanship?
On Dec. 19, 2025, Hà Nội broke ground on the Olympic Sports Urban Area, a massive project spanning more than 9,000 hectares with a...
From Concert Hall to Prison Cell: A Case Study of Việt Nam’s Arbitrary Criminalization
In the final days of 2025, the prosecution of Nguyễn Thị Thu Hà, director of the unit behind the music program “Về đây bốn...
The Death of Authorship: How Clause 7.5 of the IP Law Endangers Việt Nam’s Creative Class
Recently, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from the margins of creative life to occupy the artistic sphere at unprecedented speed. From visual art and...
Việt Nam’s Law on the State of Emergency: A Risk to Human Rights?
On the afternoon of Dec. 3, 2025, the National Assembly passed the Law on the State of Emergency. [1] It was one of 51...
Is Citizen Ranking the Real Goal of Việt Nam’s Resolution on the Development of Digital Citizens?
The draft resolution on the development of digital citizens, which was open for public consultation from Dec. 12 through Dec. 31, 2025, has stirred...
Merging the General Secretary and the State President: The Risks of Consolidating Power in Việt Nam
Merging the positions of General Secretary and State President would represent a reform choice aimed at increasing coherence and efficiency in governing Việt Nam....
Taiwan Strengthens Educational Ties with Việt Nam Through Renewed Cooperation Agreement
Taiwan and Việt Nam have taken a major step forward in their relationship by updating their educational cooperation agreement. This move demonstrates how education...
Việt Nam 2025: 10 Major Religious Events That Shaped the Year
The year 2025 witnessed a series of notable religious events that had far-reaching impacts on social life, both domestically and internationally. The following ten...
Vietnamese Authorities Crack Down on Online Dissent Ahead of Party Congress; Facebooker Hoàng Thị Hồng Thái Arrested Under Article 117
Key Events Việt Nam Cracks Down on Online Speech Before Party Congress; The Party Tells Diplomats It Is Ready for Its Congress, Offers No...