Dr Nguyen Khac Giang is Visiting Fellow at the Vietnam Studies Programme of the 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 (14)
Cooling the “Blazing Furnace” of Vietnam’s Anti-Corruption Drive
Nguyen Khac Giang
Vietnam’s anti-corruption drive is appropriate but it has led to an exodus from the public sector. The priority should be to improve the compensation of public servants and better management.
Vietnam’s Labour Export: Economic Boon or Developmental Bane?
Nguyen Khac Giang
Labour export yields economic benefits and provides life-changing opportunities for many young Vietnamese. However, Vietnam must craft a long-term strategy that gradually diminishes reliance on labour export, focusing instead on cultivating a competitive domestic labour market.
“Feigning Death to Catch Crows”? Vietnam’s Succession Conundrum
Nguyen Khac Giang
Recent rumours of Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s ill health and even death were greatly exaggerated. However, the speculation highlighted the weakness of the Party’s thinking and preparation for the inevitable political succession.
Xi Jinping in Hanoi: Courting for a Common Destiny?
Nguyen Khac Giang
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Hanoi presented an opportunity for Beijing to draw Vietnam closer into its sphere of influence, especially since Vietnam has recently upgraded ties with the U.S. and Japan. However, Vietnam’s foreign policy will continue to strike a delicate balance between China and the West.
Turning the Tide: Vietnam’s War Against Plastic Waste
Nguyen Khac Giang
Vietnam has ambitious targets to tackle the challenge posed by plastic waste. But the key here is effective enforcement and implementation.