Vietnam land dispute trial terminates in guilty verdicts
After earlier signs of leniency, the Vietnamese authorities used the Dong Tam trial to send a strong message.
Three-Horse race for Vietnam’s next communist party chief
As the Communist Party of Vietnam moves toward its next National Congress, the list of candidates for key posts is narrowing.
Ailing Trong’s power felt not seen in Vietnam
Leader’s absence at recent events points to upcoming leadership transition but the 76-year-old ideologue isn’t gone yet
The assault on Vietnam’s Hien Phap group
The message of the ‘Constitution Group’ is one well-trod by dissidents living under dictatorships
Evolution of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Control Over the Military
Over the last three decades, the CPV has gradually institutionalized its control over the armed forces.
Vietnam’s ruling party should step up fight against graft
By tackling corruption seriously, the Communist Party has improved its legitimacy
Le Kha Phieu, Vietnam leader who was pushed out, dies at 88
Mr Le Kha Phieu, a career military man whose tenure as a hard line leader of Vietnam ended ignominiously when he was removed from office amid unusually public infighting, died on Aug 7 in Hanoi. He was 88.
Condolences to Vietnam over former Party leader’s passing
Top leaders of China, Laos, Cambodia and Cuba have extended their profound condolences to Vietnamese Party and State leaders, people and family of former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Le Kha Phieu over his…
Vietnam’s COVID-19 success is a double-edged sword for the Communist Party
The success of its COVID-19 strategy has, so far, increased trust in the Vietnamese government, but it could create demand for transparency in other political issues in the future.
Jailed Australian democracy activist has ‘disappeared’ inside Vietnam’s prison system
Chau Van Kham’s family has lost contact with him for nearly four months and fear the Australian government has ‘forgotten about him’
Vietnam’s party politics back on centre stage
Vietnam’s political stage is heating up again after the country’s internationally-lauded success in containing COVID-19. On 11 May 2020, the Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party of Vietnam began its three-day 12th plenum in Hanoi to discuss who among…
Why Vietnam embraces multilateralism at this uncertain time
Communities might be locked in isolation for Covid-19, butHanoi has faith in the way the world can work together.
Vietnam party central committee meets to identify successors
The plenum of the 12th Central Committee of Vietnam’s Communist Party began in Hanoi on Monday to discuss constitution of the next committee.
How Covid-19 will and won’t change Vietnam
Communist Party has transparently handled the virus crisis, a shift some hope will carry over into more open politics
Vietnam’s government is using COVID-19 to crack down on freedom of expression
In the wake of COVID-19’s spread across the world, countries are dealing with the rise of both intentional fake news and well-meaning misinformation about the virus.
Vietnam draws on propaganda artists in battle against COVID-19
A 76-year-old Vietnamese painter who has spent his life making propaganda art for the government has turned his brush to the coronavirus, designing posters that have popped up across Hanoi.
The domestic politics of Vietnam’s coronavirus fight
The particularities of domestic politics in Vietnam have led to surprisingly effective pandemic responses from the government and its people.
Vietnam’s top legislator suggests formation of youth ministry
Vietnam’s lawmaking National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has called on legislators to study the establishment of a new ministry in charge of youth affairs.
Vietnam’s communist party finds a silver lining in COVID-19
The coronavirus outbreak provides a unique opportunity for the Communist Party of Vietnam to strengthen its legitimacy.
Politburo strips Le Thanh Hai of 2010-15 title as Ho Chi Minh City Party secretary
The Politburo of the Communist Party of Vietnam has decided to relieve a former top official in Ho Chi Minh City of his local Party secretary position in 2010-15 for his flouting the principle of democratic centralism while in office.
Vietnam spins virus crisis to win hearts and minds
Ruling Communist Party has earned local and foreign plaudits for its firm if not heavy-handed Covid-19 containment measures
Proposal suggests removing two ministries, one deputy PM
The Vietnamese central Government is recommended to cut two ministries and one deputy prime minister, according to a proposal to comprehensively restructure the Government for the first time in 15 years.
Will Vietnam’s war on corruption heat up in 2020 ?
During a busy year, the future evolution of Hanoi’s anti-corruption efforts hangs in the balance.