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Meet Vietnam's New President: The Communist Party Chief

By Cù Huy Ha Vu

October 23, 2018

A dual-hatted Nguyen Phu Trong provides renewed strength to the Vietnamese state.

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July 24, 2018

Vietnam: Dawn of the SEZs

A look back at the past failures, and challenging present, of Vietnam’s huge economic gamble.

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Vietnam: Dawn of the SEZs

May 15, 2018

The Beginning of a Political Doi Moi? Takeaways From the VCP’s Seventh Plenum

The Vietnam Communist Party steps up efforts to reform its inner workings.

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The Beginning of a Political Doi Moi? Takeaways From the VCP’s Seventh Plenum

May 01, 2018

Vietnam’s Seventh Plenum: What to Watch

Some key items to look for at a significant upcoming political event.

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Vietnam’s Seventh Plenum: What to Watch

February 22, 2018

Is Vietnam Going the Way of China?

The Communist Party of Vietnam seems, in some ways, to be following the path laid down by Beijing.

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Is Vietnam Going the Way of China?

February 20, 2018

Will Vietnam’s Communist Party Ever Change Its Ways?

Vietnam is an interesting case study in the question of whether communist parties can truly reform from within.

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Will Vietnam’s Communist Party Ever Change Its Ways?

May 16, 2017

Vietnam: The Curious Fall of a Communist Leader

Questions have arisen about the anti-corruption campaign that saw the first firing of a Politburo member in 21 years.

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Vietnam: The Curious Fall of a Communist Leader

January 12, 2017

Vietnam's Religious Law: Testing the Faithful

Vietnam's new Law on Belief and Religion sparks worry about freedom of religion in the communist country.

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Vietnam's Religious Law: Testing the Faithful

October 28, 2016

Vietnam: Can the Communist Party Keep Up With Market Reforms?

Is the Communist Party ready to face political consequences of Vietnam's economic transformation?

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Vietnam: Can the Communist Party Keep Up With Market Reforms?

September 16, 2016

Vietnam and China: A Delicate Balancing Act

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc's first visit to China hints at Hanoi's constraints in approaching its giant neighbor.

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Vietnam and China: A Delicate Balancing Act

October 02, 2015

Vietnam Is Changing... And So Is the Balance of Power in Asia

All signs point to intense internal debate on leadership and foreign policy.

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Vietnam Is Changing... And So Is the Balance of Power in Asia

February 01, 2015

2015 Challenges for the Communist Party of Vietnam

The recent plenum was revealing as to the future direction the party will take.

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2015 Challenges for the Communist Party of Vietnam

August 19, 2014

Vietnam's Ticking Debt Bomb

For Vietnam, the debt problem serves as a reminder that the state should have limited influence in business.

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Vietnam's Ticking Debt Bomb

April 18, 2014

Leading the Way: Vietnam’s Push for Gay Rights

Is one of Asia’s most repressive states paving the way for gay marriage?

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Leading the Way: Vietnam’s Push for Gay Rights

December 13, 2013

Time for Serious Approach to Vietnam Human Rights

Secretary of State John Kerry should use his trip to Vietnam to prompt Hanoi to improve its human rights performance.

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Time for Serious Approach to Vietnam Human Rights

November 10, 2013

Vietnam’s Disappointing New Constitution

The new constitution promises more of the same. It’s time for the public to make their voices heard.

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Vietnam’s Disappointing New Constitution

November 24, 2012

Vietnamese Officials to Face No Confidence Votes

The new law aims to introduce greater accountability in a system often seen as anachronistic in the 21st century.

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Vietnamese Officials to Face No Confidence Votes

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