Politics

Although Việt Nam is a one-party state, it maintains detailed institutional arrangements governing elections to the National Assembly and People’s...

The Politburo is the single institution through which nearly all of Việt Nam’s major changes must pass. This group of...

The 14th Party Congress has just concluded, unveiling the Communist Party’s new leadership lineup and marking a new operational phase...

With the conclusion of the 14th Party Congress, party personnel matters are effectively settled. The “internal” arrangements are finalized: the...

“Who elects the central leadership?” “Who decides these policies?” “Ordinary people aren’t told anything.” “The people have no voice.” These...

Under the leadership of General Secretary Tô Lâm, 2025 marked a decisive new phase of power centralization in Việt Nam’s...

On Jan. 29, 2026, European Council President António Costa and Vietnamese President Lương Cường shook hands to proclaim a historic...

Security forces, including police and military units, were mobilized. Banners lined the major streets, approximately 1,500 tablets were distributed to...

Intense controversy has erupted since the Ministry of Public Security released the draft Resolution on the development of digital citizens....

Reflecting on the tenure of General Secretary Tô Lâm, Professor Carl Thayer remarked to the BBC: “I think that surprised...