The Alchemy of Activism
Thirteen years ago, my path into activism began. For more than two decades, I had lived in denial, self-contempt, and secrecy because of my...
Deputy Defense Minister Accused of Sexual Harassment in South Korea; Việt Nam’s National Assembly Convenes Its Final Session of the 15th Term
Key Events Deputy Minister of National Defense Hoàng Xuân Chiến accused of sexual harassment in South Korea; Tô Lâm’s UK Visit Seeks Top-Level Strategic...
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...