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Vietnam’s New President: Key Takeaways for Domestic Politics and Foreign Relations
March 17, 2023

Vietnam’s New President: Key Takeaways for Domestic Politics and Foreign Relations

By Hai Hong Nguyen
The appointment of the youthful Vo Van Thuong could hint at a generational leadership transition in the years to come.

Vietnam Has a Long Way to Go on Decarbonization
March 15, 2023

Vietnam Has a Long Way to Go on Decarbonization

By Vincenzo Caporale
In order to attract foreign investment in zero-carbon energy sources, the government will have to undertake serious structural reforms.
Mythbusting Vietnam’s Recent Leadership Change
March 13, 2023

Mythbusting Vietnam’s Recent Leadership Change

By Carl Thayer
Four major assumptions commonly made by analysts need to be challenged.

The Analytical Obsession With ‘Factions’ in Vietnamese Politics
March 10, 2023

The Analytical Obsession With ‘Factions’ in Vietnamese Politics

By Khang Vu
There is little evidence that the country’s political landscape is divided into “pro-Chinese” and “pro-American” camps.

Vietnam’s Political Shake-up
March 08, 2023

Vietnam’s Political Shake-up

Linh Nguyen, Hai Hong Nguyen, and Zachary Abuza discuss the anti-corruption purges, Vietnam's new president, and the country's political outlook.

Why Vietnam’s State-Owned Electric Utility EVN is in Financial Trouble
March 07, 2023

Why Vietnam’s State-Owned Electric Utility EVN is in Financial Trouble

By James Guild
According to recent reports, the utility is posting huge losses and may run out of cash as early as May.

Vietnam-Australia Relations at 50
March 07, 2023

Vietnam-Australia Relations at 50

By Hai Hong Nguyen
The past half-century has witnessed a remarkable convergence of interests between the two nations, and there is a promise of closer cooperation to come.
This Week in Asia: March 3, 2023
March 03, 2023

This Week in Asia: March 3, 2023

The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.

Vietnam’s Parliament Selects Vo Van Thuong as New President
March 02, 2023

Vietnam’s Parliament Selects Vo Van Thuong as New President

By Sebastian Strangio
The 52-year-old Politburo member replaces Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who was forced to step down in January in connection with a series of high-profile corruption scandals.

Steel Sharpens Steel: Remembering Nate Thayer
March 02, 2023

Steel Sharpens Steel: Remembering Nate Thayer

By Peter Maguire
Many have recalled the foreign correspondent's interview with Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot. Fewer have remembered his most significant and meaningful work.

Why Vietnam’s UN Abstention on Ukraine Was a Rational Move
February 28, 2023

Why Vietnam’s UN Abstention on Ukraine Was a Rational Move

By Khang Vu
The country’s domestic political structure emphasizes continuity in foreign policy, and changes its stance only when there is a clear benefit in doing so.
Vietnam’s National Assembly Set to Confirm New President
February 28, 2023

Vietnam’s National Assembly Set to Confirm New President

By Sebastian Strangio
The reported candidate is Vo Van Thuong, the youngest member on the Communist Party's Politburo.

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