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PoliticsMembers
A Coronation Disguised as Consensus
An election implies a choice. It implies a contest of visions, a debate over the future, and a mandate granted by the governed. Việt Nam’s recently concluded 14th National Party…
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Vietnam BriefingMembers
Việt Nam’s 14th Party Congress Consolidates Power as New Politburo and Secretariat Take Shape
Key Events Continuity Over Change: Inside Việt Nam’s 14th Party Congress Leadership Lineup The 14th National Party Congress concluded on Jan. 23, 2026, with personnel decisions that clarify the country’s…
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PoliticsMembers
Collective vs. Core: Unifying the Presidency and General Secretary in Việt Nam
“It is not because of institutional unification; this is a situational circumstance,” former General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng told Hà Nội voters in 2018. He was explaining why he held…
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PoliticsMembers
Merging the General Secretary and the State President: The Risks of Consolidating Power in Việt Nam
Merging the positions of General Secretary and State President would represent a reform choice aimed at increasing coherence and efficiency in governing Việt Nam. However, concentrating power does not necessarily…
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Book ReviewMembers
‘Vietnam’s New Industrial Policy Under Tô Lâm’: Key Takeaways
The 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the 15th National Assembly are nearing the end of their terms as 2025 approaches its final days. This final…
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PoliticsMembers
Việt Nam 2025: 10 Figures Who Shaped The Year of Upheaval
2025 has entered history as a year of broken records, disrupted orders, and new precedents. Amid these shifts various individuals—whether by accident or design— have left their footprints in the…
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PoliticsMembers
A 2025 Recap: Four Defining Moments in the “Second Year of Tô Lâm”
In contrast to the turbulence of 2024—defined by the death of former General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng and unprecedented upheavals at the leadership level—Việt Nam’s politics in 2025 appeared significantly…
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Vietnam BriefingMembers
Ministry of Public Security Pushes Social Credit System Without Waiting for Lawmakers
Key Events Citizen Classification System Labeled “Urgent” by Ministry of Public Security, Pushed to be Issued as Government Resolution; Tô Lâm Orders Review of the 2013 Constitution; Fulbright University Draws…
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PoliticsMembers
Three Key Takeaways About Việt Nam’s Communist Party Election on Its General Secretary
Each congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam draws significant public attention. Among its many proceedings, the selection of the General Secretary always stands at the center of focus.…
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NewsMembers
Tô Lâm Heads to the UK, Eyeing Việt Nam’s Next Comprehensive Strategic Partner
According to Reuters and Politico, Tô Lâm, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam, will embark on a two-day visit to the United Kingdom beginning October 29. During…
