The Vietnamese government applies a clear double standard to the concept of a “political prisoner.”  On one hand, when the...

In just the first year of his term as general secretary, Tô Lâm made official visits to 16 countries, surpassing...

With the 14th Party Congress having finalized the top Party personnel, the newly elected National Assembly has completed its selection...

While the state president serves as the head of state, the general secretary holds the highest position within the party....

During a conversation regarding elections in Việt Nam, an American friend was particularly intrigued to learn that the official voter...

Voter turnout is the most prominently featured statistic during every election season in Việt Nam.  In the 2021 National Assembly...

The Ministry of Public Security has quietly released a draft decree on combating fake news during the early days of...

​A party membership card is not a strict requirement to enter politics in Việt Nam. According to the law, any...

“When you leave, the Party calls you a traitor; When you return, the Party calls you an overseas Vietnamese.” This...

Whenever large anti-government protests erupt globally, Việt Nam’s state media is quick to label them “color revolutions.” This rhetoric has...