Book Review
André Menras and His Relentless Quest for Justice in Hoàng Sa
In his 2024 memoir, “Vietnam: entre le meilleur et le pire – 50 ans de fidélité aux combats de ma jeunesse”
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rule of law
The Right to Be Wrong: Vingroup, SLAPP, and the Future of Public Debate
From the perspective of reputation management, Vingroup’s recent litigation campaign—specifically the lawsuit against Lê Trung Khoa—bears the
Book Review
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
Politics
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
Politics
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
Politics
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
Human Rights
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
Opinion-Section
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
Opinion-Section
In the Shadow of the UN, Thailand Signs a Vietnamese Refugee’s Death Warrant
Bangkok often gloats on the global stage, hosting the massive United Nations regional headquarters and aggressively campaigning for a seat
Vietnam Briefing
Thailand Quietly Hands Refugee Y Quỳnh B’Đăp Over to Việt Nam Despite Legal Petitions
Key Events * Cross-Border Repression Fears Intensify as Thailand Returns Y Quỳnh B’Đăp to Việt Nam; * Government Struggles to Respond
Book Review
Doãn Quốc Sỹ and the River of Fate: The Tragedy of the ‘Romantic’ Intellectual
The major works of writer Doãn Quốc Sỹ (1923–2025) effectively capture the inner world of Vietnamese intellectuals of his
Human Rights
Not a ‘Just’ Transition: Việt Nam’s Green Energy Push and the Silencing of Đặng Đình Bách
On March 17, 2023, environmental lawyer Đặng Đình Bách, imprisoned in Việt Nam since 2021, began a partial hunger strike.
environment
Việt Nam’s Floods Lay Bare the Harsh Realities of Environmental Authoritarianism
Night fell, and as people slept, the water began to surge from nowhere. Unlike rain-driven floods, torrents unleashed by hydropower