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.