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Unconstitutional Constitutional Amendments: A Bad Precedent In Tô Lâm’s ‘Rising Era’
A Party-Driven Constitutional Process
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Unconstitutional Constitutional Amendments: A Bad Precedent In Tô Lâm’s ‘Rising Era’
A Party-Driven Constitutional Process
Opinion-Section
The Silent Passing of Tulku Hungkar Dorje: A Call for Transparency and Justice
The recent death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje, a revered Tibetan Buddhist lama, in Hồ Chí Minh City has raised serious
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The Scandal That Rocked Vietnam’s Economy: Trịnh Văn Quyết’s Stock Market Manipulation
Lê Giang wrote this Vietnamese article, published in Luật Khoa Magazine on April 4, 2025. On March 29, 2022, a
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Sun Group, the Sangha, and the State: Confusion Surrounds Vesak 2025 Preparations?
Huệ Nhã wrote this Vietnamese article, published in Luật Khoa Magazine on March 29, 2025. Thúc Kháng translated it into
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Việt Nam Balances Powers as Xi Jinping Courts Hà Nội Amid Tariff Tensions
Key Events * Unspoken Messages Behind Xi Jinping’s Visit to Việt Nam and Meeting with Tô Lâm * Việt Nam Moves
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Religion Bulletin - October 2024 Independent Cao Đài Follower Sues Government Over Business License Revocation
The October 2024 Religious Freedom Bulletin by Luật Khoa Magazine highlights the following key events: * An independent Cao Đài Chơn
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Concerns Mount Over Alleged Chinese Involvement in Death of Tibetan Leader
Key Events * Death of Prominent Tibetan Lama in Vietnam Sparks Calls for Transparency * U.S. and Vietnam Initiate Trade Talks
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnamese Politburo Member Engages in Unprecedented Dialogue with Dissidents and Intellectuals; Vietnam and U.S. Navigate New Tariff Challenges
Key Events * Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Official Holds Dialogue with Resigned Party Members and Dissidents, Intellectuals and Artists * Vietnam
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Religion Bulletin - November 2024 Laos Deports 10 Followers Of Bà Cô Dợ To Vietnam; New Information Related To Tịnh Thất Bồng Lai
The religious news of November 2024 includes the following major events: * Laos forced the deportation of 10 followers of Bà
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Religion Bulletin - December 2024 Security Tightened During the Commemoration of Huỳnh Phú Sổ's Birthday
In December 2024, There Were Several Notable Events Concerning Religious Freedom in Việt Nam: * The United States Commission on International
Vietnam Briefing
USCIRF Calls for Vietnam to Be Designated as 'Country of Particular Concern' Over Religious Repression
Key Events * Vietnam's Crackdown on Religious Communities Prompts U.S. Commission's Alarm * Former Political Prisoner Vũ
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Vietnam Briefing
Việt Nam Balances Powers as Xi Jinping Courts Hà Nội Amid Tariff Tensions
Key Events * Unspoken Messages Behind Xi Jinping’s Visit to Việt Nam and Meeting with Tô Lâm * Việt Nam Moves
Vietnam Briefing
Concerns Mount Over Alleged Chinese Involvement in Death of Tibetan Leader
Key Events * Death of Prominent Tibetan Lama in Vietnam Sparks Calls for Transparency * U.S. and Vietnam Initiate Trade Talks
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnamese Politburo Member Engages in Unprecedented Dialogue with Dissidents and Intellectuals; Vietnam and U.S. Navigate New Tariff Challenges
Key Events * Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Official Holds Dialogue with Resigned Party Members and Dissidents, Intellectuals and Artists * Vietnam
Vietnam Briefing
USCIRF Calls for Vietnam to Be Designated as 'Country of Particular Concern' Over Religious Repression
Key Events * Vietnam's Crackdown on Religious Communities Prompts U.S. Commission's Alarm * Former Political Prisoner Vũ
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Journalist Huy Duc Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for “Abusing Democratic Freedoms”
On February 27, 2025, the Hanoi People's Court sentenced journalist and author Truong Huy San — also known by
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Notice: Temporary Pause on December News Briefings – Returning December 30, 2024
Dear Readers, We regret to inform you that due to an operational adjustment impacting our human resources, The Vietnamese Magazine
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LIV's Third Virtual Seminar Examines Vietnamese Government's Manipulation of Online Discussion
The third and final session of LIV’s online seminars on Vietnam’s Internet freedom occurred on July 2, 2024.
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HRMI 2024 Vietnam Human Rights Report: A Worrying Outlook
The Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) - a non-profit organization - released its annual report on the global state of
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Ha Long Bay's Lament: Trading Natural Splendor for Short-Sighted Gains
Nearly two decades ago, my first visit to Ha Long Bay marked a profound homecoming. Having left Vietnam as a
Opinion-Section
The Intersection of Intel, Capitalist Dynamics, and Nguyen Phu Trong's Leadership
Vietnam faces a significant risk extending far beyond the missed opportunity with Intel, a threat many might not immediately recognize.
Opinion-Section
Revisiting Ho Chi Minh's Testament: Assessing Its Impact on Modern Vietnam's Path
Does Ho's legacy strengthen and increase the influence of the Vietnamese Communist Party right now?
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The Execution of Le Van Manh Urgently Highlights the Need for Legal Reforms and a Halt to Executions in Vietnam
In a tragic and deeply distressing turn of events, Vietnam witnessed the execution of Le Van Manh on Sept. 22,
Human Rights
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnamese Politburo Member Engages in Unprecedented Dialogue with Dissidents and Intellectuals; Vietnam and U.S. Navigate New Tariff Challenges
Key Events * Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Official Holds Dialogue with Resigned Party Members and Dissidents, Intellectuals and Artists * Vietnam
Vietnam Briefing
USCIRF Calls for Vietnam to Be Designated as 'Country of Particular Concern' Over Religious Repression
Key Events * Vietnam's Crackdown on Religious Communities Prompts U.S. Commission's Alarm * Former Political Prisoner Vũ
Vietnam Briefing
Crackdown Continues: Vietnam Arrests Man Linked to Exiled Opposition Organization; Former Political Prisoner Vũ Quang Thuận Denied Medical Care; Inmates in Vietnam Protest Hunger and Inhumane Conditions
Key Events * Vietnamese Man Arrested for Alleged Ties to Overseas Group Tập hợp Dân chủ Đa nguyên (Pluralistic Democratic Association)
Vietnam Briefing
U.S. Representative Derek Tran Advocates for Imprisoned Vietnamese Journalist Le Huu Minh Tuan; Vietnam Restructures More than 30 Provinces and Strengthens Ties with 2 ASEAN Nations
Key Events * US Rep. Derek Tran Backs Jailed Vietnamese Journalist in Fight for Press Freedom * Major Administrative Shake-Up: Vietnam Reduces
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Freedom House: Vietnam Tightens Grip on Free Speech as Crackdown on Dissent Intensifies; Journalist Huy Duc Sentenced to 30 Months under Article 331
Key Events * Freedom House Reports on Vietnam’s Ongoing Repression of Activists and Journalists * Vietnamese Journalist Huy Duc Jailed for
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Releases Student Protester Tran Long Phi 21 Months Ahead of Schedule
Key Events * Tran Long Phi, a Protester Against the Law on Special Economic Zone, Released Early from Príson * Facebook is
Vietnam Briefing
Freedom House Declares Vietnam’s Internet ‘Not Free;” Rights Groups Urge Thailand to Stop Extradition of Y Quynh Bdap
Key Events * Freedom House: Vietnam’s Internet is ‘Not Free’ * Foreign Affairs Spokesperson: Hanoi Will Coordinate with Thai Authorities to
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Uses Cybersecurity Decrees to Repress Online Criticisms of Late Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong
Key criticizing: * Vietnam Represses Criticisms of Late Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong Before State Funeral * U.S., Japan, and Korea
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Religion Bulletin - October 2024 Independent Cao Đài Follower Sues Government Over Business License Revocation
The October 2024 Religious Freedom Bulletin by Luật Khoa Magazine highlights the following key events: * An independent Cao Đài Chơn
Vietnam Briefing
Concerns Mount Over Alleged Chinese Involvement in Death of Tibetan Leader
Key Events * Death of Prominent Tibetan Lama in Vietnam Sparks Calls for Transparency * U.S. and Vietnam Initiate Trade Talks
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin - November 2024 Laos Deports 10 Followers Of Bà Cô Dợ To Vietnam; New Information Related To Tịnh Thất Bồng Lai
The religious news of November 2024 includes the following major events: * Laos forced the deportation of 10 followers of Bà
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin - December 2024 Security Tightened During the Commemoration of Huỳnh Phú Sổ's Birthday
In December 2024, There Were Several Notable Events Concerning Religious Freedom in Việt Nam: * The United States Commission on International
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Vietnam Briefing
Việt Nam Balances Powers as Xi Jinping Courts Hà Nội Amid Tariff Tensions
Key Events * Unspoken Messages Behind Xi Jinping’s Visit to Việt Nam and Meeting with Tô Lâm * Việt Nam Moves
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnamese Politburo Member Engages in Unprecedented Dialogue with Dissidents and Intellectuals; Vietnam and U.S. Navigate New Tariff Challenges
Key Events * Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Official Holds Dialogue with Resigned Party Members and Dissidents, Intellectuals and Artists * Vietnam
Vietnam Briefing
USCIRF Calls for Vietnam to Be Designated as 'Country of Particular Concern' Over Religious Repression
Key Events * Vietnam's Crackdown on Religious Communities Prompts U.S. Commission's Alarm * Former Political Prisoner Vũ
Vietnam Briefing
Crackdown Continues: Vietnam Arrests Man Linked to Exiled Opposition Organization; Former Political Prisoner Vũ Quang Thuận Denied Medical Care; Inmates in Vietnam Protest Hunger and Inhumane Conditions
Key Events * Vietnamese Man Arrested for Alleged Ties to Overseas Group Tập hợp Dân chủ Đa nguyên (Pluralistic Democratic Association)