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Why VinFast is Struggling In the US Electric Vehicle Market
By James Guild
The Vietnamese automotive firm's planned conquest of the American EV market has hit a number of hurdles.
Vietnam’s Crackdown on Dissent
By Elaine Pearson
In their quest for closer ties with Vietnam, Western governments should not ignore the country's political prisoners.
Vietnam Proposes to ‘Turn Off’ Internet For Law-breakers
By Sebastian Strangio
Under rules proposed by the Ministry of Information, ISPs and telecoms operators will be obliged to cut off users and organizations that "commit violations online."
Hoang Thi Minh Hong’s Release Is Vital for Vietnam’s Energy Transition
By Norly Mercado
Vietnam has an instrumental role to play in ensuring a just, equitable response to climate change. But this cannot happen with climate leaders like Hong in jail.
Vietnam’s Censoring of ‘Barbie’ Is a Reflection of the Party’s Paranoia
By Minh Tran
The overreaction to the film's alleged depiction of China's "nine-dash line" claim is a feature, not a bug, of the country's culture of censorship.
Is Vietnam’s Economic Blip a Blessing in Disguise?
By David Hutt
The current stagnation could shock the ruling Communist Party into putting economic policy back into sensible hands.
Australian National Returns Home After Being Freed in Vietnam
By Sebastian Strangio
Chau Van Kham, a member of the banned pro-democracy group Viet Tan, was arrested during a trip to Vietnam in 2019.
Why Vietnam’s Naval Bases Do Not Change the Dynamic of Vietnam-China Relations
By Khang Vu
While allowing foreign navies to call at its ports supports Vietnam's omnidirectional foreign policy, its relationship with China remains the most important variable.
George Black on the Toxic Afterlife of the US War in Vietnam
By Sebastian Strangio
The veteran writer talks about the "small group of thoughtful, committed citizens” that helped publicize the horrific legacies of the war – and foster reconciliation between two former enemies.
Vietnam Nixes ‘Barbie’ Release Over South China Sea Map
By Sebastian Strangio
The upcoming film is the latest to fall afoul of the country's censors for depicting a map containing China's "nine-dash line" maritime claim.
Vietnam Calls for Tech Giants to Use AI to Remove ‘Anti-State’ Content
By Sebastian Strangio
The demand marks a further incremental tightening of the state's control over the online sphere.
US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Vietnam For Six-Day Friendship Visit
By Sebastian Strangio
The visit of the USS Ronald Reagan came as Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh embarked on his first visit to Beijing since his appointment in 2021.