Religion
The 5 Key Religious Events Shaping Vietnam in 2024
Thiện Trường wrote this Vietnamese article, published in Luat Khoa Magazine on Jan. 6, 2025. Thúc Kháng translated it into
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Opinion-Section
The Three Deadlocks Blocking To Lam’s 'Era of Aspiration'
A clear and balanced perspective on the new “Era of Aspiration” is necessary, steering clear of both excessive criticism and exaggerated praise.
Opinion-Section
The Twilight of Vietnam’s ‘Loyal and Devoted’ Press
Lam Hồng wrote this Vietnamese op-ed, published in Luat Khoa Magazine on January 3, 2025. Jason Nguyen translated it into
Politics
Washington Should Not Forget Who To Lam Is
As this article is being written, the dual-hatted General Secretary and President To Lam is in New York to attend
Human Rights
One Year Later: Why We Must Remember the Execution of Le Van Manh
On Sept. 22, 2023, Vietnam executed wrongfully convicted Le Van Manh after he spent 18 years on death row. His
Opinion-Section
‘Convenience Christianity’ Will Destroy Democracy
During a webinar for Vietnamese professionals, a 39-year-old male named Rich Vu speaks about his experiences as a Vietnamese American
Opinion-Section
What Will To Lam's Foreign Policy Look Like?
President To Lam has been elected the new general secretary of the Vietnamese Communist Party (VCP) after an extraordinary plenum
Opinion-Section
Nguyen Phu Trong’s Ultimate Endgame: Grooming A Police Strongman As His Successor
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong passed away on July 19, 2024, at the age of 80. Since then, numerous articles
Politics
Vietnam’s Quest for “Market Economy” Status
After Vietnam upgraded its relations with the United States to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in September 2023, one of
Politics
Putin in Hanoi: Bamboo Diplomacy or Shifting Priorities?
Summary * Hanoi’s decision to host a state visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin does not make sense, as Vietnam’
Politics
Vietnam's Nuclear Deal with Russia Signals Disrupt with Europe
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Hanoi at 1:45 am local time on June 20, 2024, to kick off
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The Slogan on Le Dinh Kinh's Coffin: For a True Revolutionary and Ideal Communist
“Colonial imperialist France used the law of the jungle, employed brutal force to seize the land of indigenous farmers, and
Opinion-Section
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