Vietnam politics

Vietnam’s success in containing COVID-19 provides a chance to to use earned legitimacy as a springboard to reforms.

The particularities of domestic politics in Vietnam have led to surprisingly effective pandemic responses from the government and its people.

The coronavirus outbreak provides a unique opportunity for the Communist Party of Vietnam to strengthen its legitimacy.

A closer look at one of the storylines developing within Vietnamese politics ahead of next year’s National Congress.

The state of the president and communist party chief’s health could have major implications for Vietnamese politics.

A deeper look at a worsening trend.

Health rumors aside, the big question remains who will follow in Nguyen Phu Trong’s footsteps.

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

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

Environmental protests are proving a tough challenge for the communist regime.