The overlooked casualty in the South China Sea dispute
Political tensions in the South China Sea are creating an environmental disaster. Can claimants put aside their differences and tackle environmental threats before fishing stocks collapse?
Vietnam
Vietnam says Facebook violated new law by not removing anti-government content
The Vietnamese government is accusing Facebook of violating a new cybersecurity law by refusing to remove content and pages that allegedly promote dissent.
No longer under the radar: Vietnam’s emergence as a startup hub
Vietnam is fast becoming a tech startup hub in the ASEAN region. What are the factors behind this transformation, and can Vietnam catch up with the likes of Singapore and Indonesia in the regional startup landscape?
Phuc’s green energy aspirations for Vietnam
The Vietnamese Prime Minister has set national targets for renewable energy. It is a sign the Vietnamese government is ready to end Vietnam’s reliance on coal.
Vietnam’s dangerous new cybersecurity laws
Vietnam’s new cybersecurity laws are less an exercise in security and more in control. The laws are a direct attack on online freedom of expression.
The US politicians accepting Viet Tan donations
Viet Tan has been attempting to buy political influence in the US for years. The US government sends a dangerous message by accepting.
Vietnam’s thriving retail market
Vietnam has been a most potential market for retail expansion. Will local companies be equal rivals of foreign retailers?
Will the water bus service in Ho Chi Minh City be the game-changer
Traffic in Ho Chi Minh City has been citizens’ nightmare. The water bus service may be the solution.
America’s terrorist ally, Viet Tan
Viet Tan masks its terrorist activities behind a pro-democracy façade. Continued support from the US government means the group operates with impunity.
Vietnamese government’s tough decision on natural disaster relief
Another typhoon rips across Vietnam, leaving death and destruction in its wake. What measures are the government taking to prevent future loss of life?