The South China Sea conflict will dominate Vietnam’s agenda as ASEAN chair
As Vietnam assumes the ASEAN chair for 2020, its geopolitics are increasingly defined by how it manages Chinese aggression in the South China Sea.
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Vietnam has the chance to showcase its progress on curbing illegal fishing as the European Commission begins inspection
Two years ago, the European Commission warned Vietnam for not fulfilling its international obligations on tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Two years on, the country has made clear it will no longer tolerate rogue actors that threaten fish stocks.
At the intersection of Chinese censorship and globalisation: Vietnam removes ‘Abominable’ film from cinemas
Vietnam blocks cinemas from showing ‘Abominable’. As China wrestles control of the global cultural narrative, the decision will be the first of many.
Vanguard Bank is a clear example of Beijing’s South China Sea strategies in action
China is trying to manipulate international dispute resolution mechanisms to sew confusion and further its economic interests in the South China Sea. Its diplomatic and military activities are pushing the region closer to the brink of conflict.
Building a better tomorrow: The role of cooperation in ASEAN’s success
In 1967, few expected ASEAN to succeed. The bloc’s ability to put aside the differences of member states has been its greatest asset. It needs to remember this when addressing new challenges.
Tourism a big winner as South Korea-Vietnam partnership develops
South Korea and Vietnam continue to work together, boosting the Vietnamese economy. At the same time, South Korean tourists flock to Vietnam. How closely are the two linked?
Vietnam’s ‘wait and see’ regulatory approach inhibits its emergence as a regional fintech leader
The Vietnamese government wants to facilitate the growth of a sharing economy. But it lags behind other ASEAN nations with regulations governing the peer-to-peer (P2P) industry.
A brain drain in reverse part II: Viet Kieu in the workplace
Returning Viet Kieu are using their skills and experience to boost Vietnam’s economy. Experts explain why entering the workplace can be challenging for them.
Can North Korea use Vietnam as a model for its future progress?
North Korea and Vietnam have a lot in common including their Communist roots and a history of conflict with the US. Could the former learn lessons from the latter’s development?
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.