Clampdowns on dissent more targeted, smarter, writes Zachary Abuza.
Following the leaders in Vietnam
The question of Vietnam’s future leadership is still in the balance, writes Carlyle A Thayer.
Uncle Sam and Uncle Ho
Hunter Marston argues that as China rises, the US and Vietnam are building closer ties.
Beef and prejudice
Australian responses to cattle slaughter in Indonesia and Vietnam show our bias when it comes to our neighbours.
Succession and legitimacy: Vajiralongkorn and T├┤n Duc Thang
David Camroux compares Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn and T├┤n Duc Thang
Small victory, systemic problems
Angie Ngoc Tran examines the causes and consequences of a recent strike of over 90,000 Vietnamese workers for social insurance justice.
Social media machinations in Vietnam
Huong Le Thu suggests that in Vietnam the Communist Party has recognized how social media can be a very efficient tool
Grassroots democracy made in Vietnam
Tu Phuong Nguyen discusses a public meeting in a rural hamlet where road construction is on the agenda
Interview with Angie Ngoc Tran
Ivan Franceschini talks to Angie Ngoc Tran about how to improve the working and living conditions of Vietnamese workers
Fieldwork in upland Asia
In this extract, Associate Professor Sarah Turner from McGill University in Canada introduces a new book about doing research in socialist Asia
Impatience in Viet Nam
Jonathan London analyses recent political developments in Viet Nam, and suggests that many people are looking for more serious reform.
Banned from Vietnam
The author of one of the best books on contemporary Vietnam has been banned from the country.
Vietnam’s gay pride
A colourful parade of some 100 people marched through Hanoi on 5th August, waving flags, riding decorated bicycles, and chanting “We support same-sex marriage” in Vietnam’s first ever police-sanctioned Gay Pride event.