Dien Nguyen An Luong is a Visiting Fellow with the Media, Technology and Society Programme of ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and a PhD Candidate in Communication and Media at the University of Michigan.
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ASEAN@60 Special Edition
Countering Misinformation: Where ASEAN Can Make a Difference
Dien Nguyen An Luong
Dien Nguyen An Luong suggests that Singapore’s 2027 ASEAN Chairmanship could strengthen regional cooperation on countering misinformation by helping member states identify links between seemingly isolated incidents and investigate coordinated cross-border networks.
Vietnam Tests the Limits of Ideological Persuasion
Nguyen Khac Giang|Dien Nguyen An Luong
The Communist Party of Vietnam has set out a strategy to build confidence in its leadership. Success will depend on several factors, including credible messengers.
When State Responsiveness Is Not Enough for Vietnam’s Generation Z
Dien Nguyen An Luong
An incident involving a tree and roadside death underscores how official responses to youth grievances can fail to mollify.
How Vietnam Is Personalising To Lam Without Building a Personality Cult
Dien Nguyen An Luong
Vietnam is seeking to project a coherent image of To Lam as a revered leader, but this is done short of venturing into personality cult territory.
Beyond the Points: Vietnam’s Digital Citizen Score Is About Power
Dien Nguyen An Luong
Vietnam’s digital citizen scoring proposal though based on incentives rather than punishment is a form of social engineering that paves the way for control by the security apparatus.