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freedom of speech
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NewsMembers
Huế Police Summon 45 Social Media Users for ‘Limited Political Awareness,’ Engagement with ‘Reactionary’ Pages
After comments, shares, and participation in online groups, even mere “interaction” can now be grounds for “handling” by the police. The latest: On May 20, Huế City police “invited in…
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PoliticsMembers
Việt Nam’s Social Media Crackdown: Why the State Fears Online Speech
Following the Formosa disaster in 2016, the Vietnamese government learned an important lesson: social media is not merely a place for people to chat but a genuine public, political space.…
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NewsMembers
An Giang Province Teacher Arrested Under Article 331 for Sending Petitions
The Latest: On May 16, the police in An Giang Province announced the prosecution and detention of a 55-year-old teacher, Vũ Thị Hương. According to the Hồ Chí Minh City…
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LawMembers
Protests, Riots, or Public Disorder in Việt Nam: Selective Tolerance and the Suppression of Speech – Part 2
A clear pattern emerges when observing Google’s search platform in Việt Nam: there is a clear difference in visibility between celebrations of the U23 national football team and news regarding…
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LawMembers
Protests, Riots, or Public Disorder in Việt Nam: A Freedom of Speech Perspective – Part 1
On Jan. 26, the Hà Nội City Police temporarily detained five of eight individuals for disturbing public order. [1] According to the authorities, the group sexually harassed a woman and…
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Human RightsMembers
The Fine of 7.5 Million Đồng: The Rising Cost of Free Speech on Social Media in Việt Nam
“Waiting for the invitation to pay 7.5 million.” “Aren’t you afraid of being fined 7.5 million?”
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Vietnam BriefingMembers
Việt Nam Escalates Crackdown on Press Freedom with Arrest Warrant for Prominent Journalist Đoàn Bảo Châu
Key Events Hà Nội Steps up Crackdown: Arrest Warrant Issued for Journalist Đoàn Bảo Châu; Việt Nam Tightens Grip on Cyberspace with New Controls Over Social Media Influencers; Government Completes…
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Human RightsMembers
Freedom of Expression in Việt Nam – Final Part: Whose Voice Is Heard? Press, Protest, and Assembly in the Country Today
Lê Giang wrote this Vietnamese article, published in Luật Khoa Magazine on June 12, 2025. As Việt Nam enters what some have described as a new “era of rising ambition,” a fundamental…
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Human RightsMembers
Freedom of Expression in Việt Nam – Part 6: Evolution in the Nation’s Constitutions
Lê Giang wrote this Vietnamese article, published in Luật Khoa Magazine on June 11, 2025. Freedom of expression is widely recognized as a fundamental human right, enshrined in the constitutions of most nations—their…
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Human RightsMembers
Freedom of Expression in Việt Nam – Part 5: Lessons from International Legal Frameworks
Lê Giang wrote this Vietnamese article, published in Luật Khoa Magazine on June 5, 2025. While debates over freedom of expression in Việt Nam remain ongoing, many nations have enshrined this right…
