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Vietnam’s Crackdown on Dissent

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

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."
Vietnam Noodle Vendor Jailed For Mocking Security Minister

Vietnam Noodle Vendor Jailed For Mocking Security Minister

By Sebastian Strangio
Bui Tuan Lam was arrested last September after creating a video parodying the public security minister's consumption of a gold-encrusted steak.

Vietnamese Government Readies New Social Media Controls: Report

Vietnamese Government Readies New Social Media Controls: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
It will soon introduce restrictions on which social media accounts can post news-related content.

Vietnam’s Annus Horribilis for Human Rights

Vietnam’s Annus Horribilis for Human Rights

By Stewart Rees
Today's conviction and imprisonment of human rights defender Pham Doan Trang is part of a concerted crackdown on dissent.

In Vietnam, the Party’s Rolling Crackdown on Dissent Continues

In Vietnam, the Party’s Rolling Crackdown on Dissent Continues

By Stewart Rees
Proponents of an EU trade pact said it would nudge one-party Vietnam towards greater respect for human rights. The evidence so far points in the other direction.

Independent Journalists in Vietnam: The Clampdown Against Critics Continues

Independent Journalists in Vietnam: The Clampdown Against Critics Continues

By Stewart Rees
Vietnam’s independent journalists are under siege, and there is little cause for optimism.
Vietnam Appoints Military Officer as Propaganda Chief

Vietnam Appoints Military Officer as Propaganda Chief

By Sebastian Strangio
Nguyen Trong Nghia previously oversaw the creation of a 10,000-strong army cyber unit to combat anti-government sentiment online.

Anti-Intellectualism in Vietnam: The Case of Professor Chu Hao

Anti-Intellectualism in Vietnam: The Case of Professor Chu Hao

By Cu Huy Ha Vu
Professor Chu Hao's fate is revealing of the Communist Party's priorities in Vietnam.

Engaging Vietnam on Human Rights

Engaging Vietnam on Human Rights

By Helen Clark
Australia and the US have very different approaches to engaging with Vietnam on its human rights record.

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