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?
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Bubble, boom or bust for Hanoi’s property market
Housing prices in Hanoi did not skyrocket overnight. How did Vietnam get to this point and how will it end?
Is the Vietnam Reform Revolutionary Party a criminal group or a legitimate opposition party
Viet Tan has positioned itself as a pro-democracy group. But the group’s bloody history and suspicious conduct raise concerns over its real goals.
Is Vietnam’s clampdown on corruption genuine?
The Vietnamese government appears to have clamped down hard on corruption, but there are question marks about its motivations.
Vietnam’s energy woes threaten to cripple her growth
With South China Sea disputes restricting oil development projects, Vietnam may have to find alternative energy sources to fuel its growth.
Kidnapping in Europe: A Step Back for Vietnam-EU Relations
The Vietnamese government’s audacious abduction of Xuan Thanh Trinh may have further reaching consequences than PM Phuc thinks.
APEC third Senior Officials Meeting in Vietnam – Meeting its goals?
APEC is the region’s premier economic forum. Vietnam hosts its third Senior Official Meeting (SOM 3) of 2017 from August 18 to 30.
Troubled Waters? The Unresolved Issue of Fisheries in the South China Sea
Bilateral relations between Indonesia and Vietnam are at an all-time high, but the unresolved issue of overlapping economic zones is turning the South China Sea into a dangerous place for Vietnamese fishermen.
Will Vietnam maintain its economic growth?
Foreign investment is flooding into Vietnam, but without an infrastructure overhaul, the benefits could slip from Vietnam’s grasp.
Mother Mushroom: One of Vietnam’s suffering activists
A tougher penal code and systematic violence mean times are tough for environmental activists across Vietnam.