Vietnam continues suppression and online censorship

The Institute for Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) in Singapore released a book titled “Research on Vietnam’s control of online anti-state content” by Luong Nguyen An Dien- a researcher of the Program on Communication, Technology, and Society. Print copies of this…
Two Japanese warships visit Vietnam’s central port

Two ships of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force have just docked at Tien Sa port, Danang, starting a three-day visit in the effort of bilateral defense cooperation between Japan and Vietnam. The fleet of long-distance training ships including the destroyer…
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Vietnam is stuck and careful with China

On February 24, 2022, Vietnam voiced “extreme concern about the armed conflict situation in Ukraine” and “called on all parties to exercise restraint” and “not use force, protect the people, continue dialogue in search of a peaceful solution.” Like many…
Impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Vietnam’s security

Putin’s Russia has launched an all-out assault on a series of Ukrainian cities, not just two partially “separatist” provinces. In it, the landings in Odessa, the city opposite Turkey’s Istanbul on the Black Sea coast, reflect Putin’s 19th-century geopolitical ambitions…
US Presidential Envoy urges Vietnam to abandon coal power

The US President’s special envoy, Mr. John Kerry, urged Vietnam to abandon coal power, at the same time affirming the US commitment to help Vietnam achieve this goal. According to Vietnam’s state-controlled media, Mr. John Kerry said these things during…
EU says to support Vietnam towards green development plan

The European Union (EU) delegation to Vietnam on February 21 said that “the EU is ready to continue supporting Vietnam’s green transition.” This statement comes four days after the Executive Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans concluded his…