Dr Nguyen Khac Giang is Visiting Fellow at the Vietnam Studies Programme of ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. He was previously Research Fellow at the Vietnam Center for Economic and Strategic Studies.
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Articles by Nguyen Khac Giang (45)
Vietnam’s Reconfigured Leadership: Personnel and Power in the “New Era”
Nguyen Khac Giang
This Long Read assesses one of Vietnam’s most consequential leadership transitions in decades, following the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) in January 2026 and the 16th National Assembly elections in March 2026.
Banker in the Hot Seat – Who is Vietnam’s New Prime Minister?
Nguyen Khac Giang
Vietnam’s new premier seems to have what counts, but the odds could go either way.
Beyond Brotherhood: Vietnam’s New Playbook for Laos
Nguyen Khac Giang
In an attempt to prevent the latter from drifting too far into China’s orbit, Vietnam has made overtures to Laos in the form of functional cooperation.
Vietnam’s Post-War Generation Takes the Helm
Nguyen Khac Giang
For the first time, the next echelon of Vietnam’s top leaders have not been marked by the experience of the Vietnam War. They have to prove that they would be able to govern and produce the needed outcomes.
The Risk of Vietnam’s Local Leadership Carousel
Nguyen Khac Giang|Le Hong Hiep
Vietnam’s efforts to eradicate ‘localism’ have created side effects which might undermine proper governance.