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A New Era of Turbulence and Uncertainty in Vietnamese Politics

A New Era of Turbulence and Uncertainty in Vietnamese Politics

By Hai Hong Nguyen
The removal of a sitting Politburo member hints at more profound changes at the top echelons of the party-state.

Vietnamese Communist Party Removes Former FM From Politburo

Vietnamese Communist Party Removes Former FM From Politburo

By Sebastian Strangio
Pham Binh Minh's removal came amid a crackdown on a wide-ranging corruption scandal involving COVID-19 repatriation flights.
Vietnam Introduces 24-Hour Take-Down Requirement for Social Media Platforms

Vietnam Introduces 24-Hour Take-Down Requirement for Social Media Platforms

By Sebastian Strangio
The move is the latest in the state's attempts to cleanse the online sphere of "false news" and "anti-state" content.

Hanoi’s Beijing Syndrome

Hanoi’s Beijing Syndrome

By Duy Hoang
The “Vietnamese street” and especially the activist community is known to be anti-China, but the Vietnamese Communist Party is keen to cultivate closer ties.

Xi Jinping Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Vietnam’s Communist Party Chief

Xi Jinping Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Vietnam’s Communist Party Chief

By Sebastian Strangio
The elaborate ceremonials of Nguyen Phu Trong's state visit are a reminder of the alternating attraction and resistance that underpin Sino-Vietnamese relations.

Nguyen Phu Trong’s Trip Highlights Special Relationship Between China and Vietnam

Nguyen Phu Trong’s Trip Highlights Special Relationship Between China and Vietnam

By Nian Peng
The timing of Trong’s visit sends a strong signal that Vietnam is not going to side with the U.S. against China.

Vietnam’s Communist Party Chief to Visit China Next Week

Vietnam’s Communist Party Chief to Visit China Next Week

By Sebastian Strangio
Nguyen Phu Trong will become the first foreign leader to meet with Xi Jinping since he won a precedent-breaking third term as party head.
The Vietnamese Communist Party’s Moral Vanguardism

The Vietnamese Communist Party’s Moral Vanguardism

By David Hutt
The Party's “morality campaign" has played a more important role in its thinking than the parallel and higher-profile anti-graft drive.

Can Vietnam Weather the Coming Era of Great Power Competition?

Can Vietnam Weather the Coming Era of Great Power Competition?

By John Nielsen
The country's hedging strategy has proved quite successful in recent decades but is under pressure from the growing strategic tensions in the region.

Why Vietnam’s Economic Future is Bright – and Growing Brighter

Why Vietnam’s Economic Future is Bright – and Growing Brighter

By Vincenzo Caporale
Despite some potential headwinds, Vietnam is well positioned to capitalize economically on the growing Sino-American competition.

Vietnam’s Ecological Leninism

Vietnam’s Ecological Leninism

By David Hutt
The country's ruling Communist Party is committed to environmental action – but only under its own leadership.
In Rare Three-Party Conclave, Vietnam Pushes Back Against Growing Chinese Influence

In Rare Three-Party Conclave, Vietnam Pushes Back Against Growing Chinese Influence

By Sebastian Strangio
Hanoi is becoming increasingly unnerved by the growing Chinese influence over its longstanding clients, Cambodia and Laos.

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