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14 Sep 2026 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. Vietnam Vietnamese Politics Youth
12 Aug 2026 From Streamlining to Delivery: Vietnam’s Second Administrative Test Nguyen Khac Giang Vietnam’s Central Committee has embarked on the most sweeping administrative overhaul in decades. But success is likely to be uneven. Governance Vietnam Vietnamese Politics
24 Jun 2026 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. Vietnam Vietnamese Politics
17 Jun 2026 Havana in the Crossfire, Hanoi in a Bind Nguyen Khac Giang|Le Hong Hiep Vietnam has a chance to prevent a potential disaster in Cuba, given its unique position. US Vietnam Vietnamese Politics
9 Jun 2026 Unleashing Officials, Unlocking Funds: PM Le Minh Hung Confronts Vietnam’s Economic Challenges Tuan Ho Vietnam’s new prime minister needs to disburse idle public funds. His previous role helming the Communist Party’s personnel system should help him galvanise officials who prioritise an overly cautious approach over rapid progress. Vietnam Vietnamese Economy Vietnamese Politics
9 Jun 2026 To Lam’s Regional Tour: From Hedger to Shaper Nguyen Khac Giang To Lam’s regional tour of Southeast Asia shows that Hanoi is shifting to a posture of shaping the rules of the game, rather than merely seeking to mitigate the risks of a fluid strategic environment. ASEAN Security Vietnam Vietnamese Politics
5 Jun 2026 Beyond Bamboo Diplomacy: Vietnam’s Shrinking Room for Manoeuvre Nguyen Phuong Linh Vietnam’s foreign policy has typically been described as bamboo diplomacy. This still holds true, but decision-making is increasingly being constrained by domestic considerations. China-Vietnam Relations U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam Vietnamese Politics
4 Jun 2026 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. Vietnam Vietnamese Politics
