Author
Jason Nguyen
Nguyen focuses on vulnerable communities: ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, activists, and Vietnam War refugees, challenging the Vietnamese government's official narratives on social and political issues.
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SocietyMembers
From Protests to Book Translation: How Văn Lang Civic Group Sustains Vietnamese Civil Society in the Czech Republic
Walking down the cobbled lanes of Prague, Brno, Pilsen, or almost any other cities and towns in the Czech Republic, a curious visitor can easily locate small, well-stocked Asian grocery…
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EconomyMembers
Việt Nam’s Controversial ‘Go Green’ Drive Sparks Backlash Among Motorbike Owners
To many Vietnamese residents, a motorcycle is more than a means of transportation. These two-wheelers are an omnipresent feature of Việt Nam’s urban landscape on which millions of people rely…
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Human RightsMembers
Việt Nam’s Silence on Iranian Unrest Shows the Limits—and Morality—of its Diplomacy
The escalating unrest in Iran is making international headlines. What began as public frustrations over economic conditions and a weakening currency has quickly evolved into mass anti-government demonstrations across all…
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PoliticsMembers
Việt Nam’s Close Partnership with Israel Contrasts Its Critique of Gaza Calamity
As the Israeli army issues [1] sweeping evacuation orders for Gaza City residents before launching more destructive strikes against Hamas, Palestinians who already suffer under extreme conditions in the region…
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PoliticsMembers
Telegram Banned in Việt Nam: A New Era of Increased Cyber Censorship?
Blocking Platforms On May 23, 2025, Việt Nam’s internet regulators ordered all local telecommunication providers to block public access to Telegram. The official reasons cited [1] for the prohibition were…
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SocietyMembers
Inside the Vạn Thịnh Phát Scandal: Trương Mỹ Lan’s Rise and Fall
Hiếu Mạnh wrote this Vietnamese article, published in Luat Khoa Magazine on March 12, 2025. Jason Nguyen translated it into English for The Vietnamese Magazine. In October 2022, Vietnam’s banking…
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PoliticsMembers
Traffic Regulations and Debates: Vietnam’s Evolving Road Laws
Trọng Phụng, Ngọc Hà, and Đăng Thiên wrote this Vietnamese article, published in Luật Khoa Magazine on February 19, 2025. Jason Nguyen translated it into English for The Vietnamese Magazine.…
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OpinionMembers
The Three Deadlocks Blocking To Lam’s ‘Era of Aspiration’
Viễn Đông wrote this Vietnamese article, published in Luat Khoa Magazine on Feb. 27, 2025. Jason Nguyen translated it into English for The Vietnamese Magazine. The slogan “Vietnam’s Era of…
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PoliticsMembers
Vietnam’s Aggressive Pursuit of Nguyen Thi Thanh Nhan
Lê Giang wrote this Vietnamese article, published in Luat Khoa Magazine on March 5, 2025. Jason Nguyen translated it into English for The Vietnamese Magazine. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nhan — the former…
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PoliticsMembers
Vietnam’s Political Landscape After Mergers and Restructuring
Huỳnh Kha wrote this Vietnamese article, published in Luat Khoa Magazine on March 1, 2025. Jason Nguyen translated it into English for The Vietnamese Magazine. By March 2025, Vietnam had…
