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New Vietnam Communist Party Chief to Visit China Next Week, Report Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Like his late predecessor, To Lam will begin his tenure as general secretary of the CPV by traveling north to Beijing.
An Aggressive China Is Pushing the Philippines and Vietnam Closer Than Ever
By Vincent Kyle Parada
The Philippines and Vietnam have had a complicated relationship over the South China Sea, but they are finding value in strategic alignment.
The Geopolitics of Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal
By Nguyen Minh Quang and James Borton
With its potential to foster Chinese-backed economic enclaves and military installations, the canal poses a foreseeable challenge to Vietnam’s national security.
Vietnamese Billionaire Tycoon Found Guilty of Defrauding Stockholders
By David Rising and Hau Dinh
Trinh Van Quyet, the founder and chairman of the FLC Group, was sentenced to 21 years in prison for defrauding investors of around $144 million.
Why Vietnam Mourns: Understanding the National Grief for Nguyen Phu Trong
By Mai Truong
The late party chief was widely respected for his perceived incorruptibility and contribution to Vietnam’s political stability.
Vietnam Coast Guard Vessel Arrives in Philippines for Joint Exercise
By Sebastian Strangio
The two nations are strengthening their maritime cooperation against a backdrop of Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea.
Why the US Could Regret Not Lifting Vietnam’s ‘Non-Market Economy’ Status
By Khang Vu
Hanoi hoped that its reclassification would help cement the two nation's new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietnam’s President Confirmed as New Communist Party Chief
By Sebastian Strangio
While his accession marks the beginning of a new era in Vietnamese politics, To Lam is unlikely to enact major changes to the country's domestic or foreign policy.
Tension and Teamwork: The Dual Dynamics of Thailand-Vietnam Relations
By Tita Sanglee
Thai commentators fear that fast-growing Vietnam could steal their nation's economic crown, but in most respects bilateral relations are in a better state than ever before.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Arrives in India For Three-day Visit
By Sebastian Strangio
The two nations have strengthened their economic and defense ties considerably since the establishment of their comprehensive strategic partnership in 2016.
The Intensifying Impacts of Upstream Dams on the Mekong
By Nguyen Minh Quang, Nguyen Phuong Nguyen, Le Minh Hieu, and James Borton
The Mekong Delta of Vietnam stands to be most in danger in the time of accelerating and intersecting impacts from climate change and hydropower.
Vietnam’s Foreign Policy After Nguyen Phu Trong
By Ankit Panda
What does the death of Vietnam's second-longest serving party chief mean for the country?