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Is Vietnam Going the Way of China?
By Nguyen Khac Giang
The Communist Party of Vietnam seems, in some ways, to be following the path laid down by Beijing.
The True Origin of the Term 'Viet Cong'
By Brett Reilly
Contrary to some histories, the term “Viet Cong,” like the war itself, was not a byproduct of the American presence in Vietnam.
Drinking in Hanoi: Alcohol and Politics in Vietnam
By David Hutt
A very short history of alcohol and politics in Vietnam.
Vietnam Gears up to Divest State-Owned Enterprises in 2018
By Erin Cook
Vietnam's state-owned enterprises are set for widespread divestment.
APEC 2017: Why Trump’s Presidency Is an 'Enormous Gift' to China
By Charlotte Gao
Trump once again pitches ‘America First’ at the APEC summit, while China's president calls for further cooperation.
‘From Head to Toe a Yuon’: The Path From Prejudice to Deportation in Cambodia
By Laurie Parsons
Prejudice has its own historical momentum, but the law can either counter or support this.
5 Hidden Costs of the RCEP to People and Planet
By Sam Cossar-Gilbert
Trade negotiators are meeting next week in South Korea to discuss the RCEP, which could impact billions of lives.
What it Means to Be an Ally: A Vietnamese-American’s View on the US in the Vietnam War
By Tom Le
Strategic calculations can vary, but commitment to an ally must be steadfast.
Trinh Xuan Thanh: Corrupt Tycoon or Liberal Reformist?
By Bennett Murray
As Germany increases pressure over the alleged kidnapping of Thanh, his plight has raised little sympathy back home.
What is the Future of Integration and Inequality in ASEAN?
By Aédán Mordecai
Southeast Asia should be more conscious of inequality now while it is still rapidly developing.
Good Morning, Vietnam Stocks
By Anthony Fensom
Vietnam's equities are in a “sweet spot” but risks remain.
China's A2/AD Challenge in the South China Sea: Securing the Air From the Ground
By Ngo Minh Tri
Aerial defense and surface-to-air systems are increasingly a focus for the People's Liberation Army.