Vietnam COVID-19

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor may be unable to fight for workers' rights, but it is well-placed to help them amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Ho Chi Minh City residents say self-help is key to surviving the pandemic.

Once considered the gold standard for COVID-19 response, Vietnam is now battling rising infections and a glacial vaccine rollout.

Struggling to contain an outbreak of COVID-19, Vietnam's communist government swallows its pride.

Despite its initial success, COVID-19 has revealed Vietnam's lack of preparedness for biological threats.

Vietnam's outbreak highlights the fact that victories against the coronavirus are fragile and easily reversed.

Amidst a spike in new cases, the country is tightening restrictions in the hopes of repeating its 2020 successes against the virus.

A recent spate of community transmissions is likely to delay the country's planned resumption of international tourism.

Like many businesses, human traffickers quickly recalibrated to the realities of COVID-19.

The online attacks on Vietnam's "Patient 17" were disgraceful, but there is no evidence that her identity was leaked by the Vietnamese government.

COVID-19 has been a victory for the country’s communist party – but a taste of transparency might whet the public's appetite for more.

As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, Vietnam needs to take concerted action to shore up the foundations of its economy.