To Phạm Đoan Trang, the Colleague I Have Never Met
Dear Phạm Đoan Trang, I have never had the privilege of meeting you. I write this from an office—a conceptual one, at least—that you...
Electric Cars and the “Green Transition” – Part 3: Gas or Electric, Which is Greener?
Hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are rapidly appearing across Hà Nội, accompanied by thousands of preferential loan packages available to the public....
When Civil Cases Turn Criminal: The Legal Risks Behind Vingroup’s Defamation Lawsuit
Following Vingroup’s civil lawsuit against individuals and organizations who criticized the company, there has been growing discussion about resolving disputes over speech through civil...
The Singaporean Lesson Việt Nam Ignores: Why Politics, Not Just Economics, Is the Real Model
The leaders of the Communist Party of Vietnam, much like ordinary citizens, admire Lee Kuan Yew and Singapore’s skyscrapers, viewing the city-state as a...
Tô Lâm Heads to the UK, Eyeing Việt Nam’s Next Comprehensive Strategic Partner
According to Reuters and Politico, Tô Lâm, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam, will embark on a two-day visit to the...
Việt Nam’s Paradox of Silence and Protest
The 2018 street protests against the draft Cybersecurity Law and the Law on Special Economic Zones, which saw large crowds gather inside and outside...
Việt Nam’s Terrorism Laws vs. International Standards
In 2023, the Ministry of Public Security announced that it would prosecute suspects arrested in the Central Highlands incident, verifying observations from Việt Nam’s...
When Policy Outpaces Reality: The Erosion of Law and Public Trust
Proposals to restrict motorcycles were first raised in 2017, yet it was not until July 12, 2025, that the Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính...
Redefining Data: Property Rights, Personal Rights, and State Power in Việt Nam
The active collection of citizen data by both government and private enterprises during Việt Nam’s “digital transformation” has raised concerns regarding the right to...