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Vietnam
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Speaks at Shangri-La 2013
Nguyen Tan Dung’s keynote address set out the keys to security in the Asia-Pacific.
Miscommunication: Vietnam’s New Rules for Foreign TV Channels
Confusion reigns in Vietnam following the introduction of new legislation for foreign channels.
OK Drone: Vietnam Enters the UAV Market
Vietnam has tested its first indigenous drones. Will they be used for military purposes?
Vietnam’s Gender Policies Take a Progressive Turn
From its gender ratio to state-funded trasnsgender surgery, Vietnam is tackling hard issues head on.
Vietnamese Coffee Brews Global Dreams
Vietnam has a unique coffee culture with an alluring story. The challenge is finding the right way to tell it.
Despite Crackdown on Dissent, Can Vietnam Reform?
Vietnam stands at a contradictory political crossroads. The line between activities deemed acceptable and illegal remains ill-defined.
Hun Sen’s Battle for Middle Earth
Cambodia has certainly endured its share of turbulent times. Its long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen will soon go to the polls. The Diplomat profiles him here.
Vietnam's Economy: Sabotaged From Within
Non-performing loans and assets along with corruption are becoming a real problem in Vietnam.
Insurgency and Counterinsurgency: A Contest for Political Legitimacy
“After promising the world to win the sympathies of the people, the victor must deliver.”
Laos Finally Called Out over Xayaburi Dam
Are regional tensions over the Xayaburi Dam coming to a head?
Bears Win Reprieve in Vietnam
A sanctuary devoted to bears rescued from bile farms has won a reprieve from the government.
Vietnam Jails More Bloggers
Many Vietnamese increasingly rely on bloggers for information. Recent events could be cause for concern.