ARTICLES

25 Jul 2023

Vietnam and Singapore: Chicken Rice, Apom, Milk Tea and a Shared Strategic Outlook

Phan Xuan Dung

Vietnam and Singapore commemorated their 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in July. Looking ahead, the two partners can deepen the relationship by focusing on initiatives in the South China Sea and the Mekong.

21 Jul 2023

Vietnam’s Suspension of Online Magazine: When Even the Compliant Are Not Safe

Dien Nguyen An Luong

Vietnam has suspended the licence of a popular news site which has largely been supportive of the party line. This does not augur well for other media, given their already precarious position.

Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

20 Apr 2023

U.S.-Vietnam Relations: Ready for a Strategic Partnership Upgrade?

Nguyen Khac Giang

While signs are afoot that Hanoi is drawing a little closer to Washington, Vietnam will likely stick to familiar ground when managing its relations with the two largest powers.

U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

22 Mar 2023

Vietnam Media Hailed Ke Huy Quan’s Oscar Win — Until Online Propagandists Pounced

Dien Nguyen An Luong

Vietnam’s media celebrated Ke Huy Quan’s Oscar, but online nationalists panned him for taking pride in his odyssey to America and the Oscars stage. Dredging up war memories remains anathema, but the state’s reactions may undermine national reconciliation efforts, especially with the Vietnamese diaspora.

Censorship Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

28 Feb 2023

Vietnam’s Accelerated Power Transition: Glad Tidings for Investors and Foreign Partners

Le Hong Hiep

The expected elevation of Vo Van Thuong to the presidency of Vietnam is part of a power transition plan that was stymied during the 13th National Congress more than two years ago.

economy Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

27 Feb 2023

Nguyen Phu Trong’s Dominance in Vietnamese politics: Far-reaching Implications

Nguyen Khac Giang

Nguyen Phu Trong’s dominance in Vietnamese politics bodes well for the country’s fight against corruption. But the advanced age and health of the general secretary would make the search for a successor challenging.

Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

17 Jan 2023

“Red Card” for the President? Vietnam’s Biggest Political Drama in Decades

Le Hong Hiep

Vietnam President Nguyen Xuan Phuc might be removed from his position. If online speculation is true, Phuc will become the first Vietnamese president to be ousted while still in office.

Corruption Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

22 Jul 2022

What’s Behind Vietnam’s ‘Bamboo Diplomacy’ Discourse?

Phan Xuan Dung|To Minh Son

Hanoi has been promoting the concept of ‘bamboo diplomacy’ to define its foreign policy of independence and refusal to take sides in international disputes.

Communist Party of Vietnam Diplomacy International Relations Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

17 May 2022

PM Chinh Goes to Washington: Equal Importance of Foreign and Domestic Goals

Le Hong Hiep

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a successful trip to Washington, which should go some way to advance Hanoi's foreign policy goals and domestic priorities.

U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam Vietnamese Economy Vietnamese Politics

22 Apr 2022

Corruption is the Worst Enemy of the Vietnamese Army

Le Hong Hiep

While there are indications that the Vietnamese government is serious about tackling corruption even in the top ranks of its military, obstacles remain in the fight to eradicate graft. This poses questions about Vietnam’s ability to effectively handle future security threats.

Anti-Corruption Corruption Vietnam Vietnamese Military Vietnamese Politics