The Quiet Passing of Việt Nam’s 2025 Cybersecurity Law
Seven years after nationwide protests against the Cybersecurity Law, the National Assembly has passed a revised version via an unprecedented fast-tracked procedure. This new...
Revisiting the Việt Á Covid-19 Scandal: Is Corruption Really Just About the Money?
In 2020–2021, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Việt Nam’s Việt Á Technology Corporation secretly bribed officials to sell domestically produced RT-PCR test kits at prices...
Disputed Flood Death Toll: The Crisis of Trust in Vietnamese State Media
Writer’s Note: This piece does not claim that state media reported incorrect numbers of flood-related deaths, nor is there an assertion that the information...
The Vietnam Fatherland Front’s Monopoly on Disaster Relief–Part 2: How are the Charity Funds Being Used?
As of Nov. 25, the Mặt trận Tổ quốc Việt Nam (Vietnam Fatherland Front – VFF) announced that its Central Relief Mobilization Committee had...
The Vietnam Fatherland Front’s Monopoly on Disaster Relief–Part 1: When All Charitable Funds Flow to a Single Channel
As the South Central region of Việt Nam endures a historic round of floods, the relentless news of damage has prompted a surge of...
The City That Looks Away: The Invisible Struggle of Việt Nam’s Disabled Community
On a weekday morning in Hà Nội, a wheelchair user faces a curb nearly the height of his knees. Although a ramp exists, the...
No Safe Haven: The Extradition of Y Quỳnh B’Đăp and a Need for Reform
Less than 48 hours after a Thai appellate court ruling, Ê Đê human rights activist Y Quỳnh B’Đăp was secretly extradited to Việt Nam....
The Vietnam Fatherland Front’s Monopoly on Disaster Relief–Part 3: The People Bear the Costs
The maxim, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” is a cornerstone of investment strategy. It serves as a reminder that portfolios should...
As Extradition Law Advances, Police Seek Lê Trung Khoa and Nguyễn Văn Đài — Both Say They Will Continue Their Work
Key Events Việt Nam Enacts New Extradition Law, Reshaping Cross-Border Legal Cooperation; Ministry of Public Security Announces Wanted Notices; Dissidents Lê Trung Khoa and...