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Paul Schuler, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Arizona, presents a systematic study of the National Assembly
In contrast to the turbulence of 2024—defined by the death of former General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng and unprecedented
Discussing the reach of the Ministry of Public Security’s power might seem like a tired topic to some. Yet,
The “Nuôi Em” (Raise a Sibling) Project, one of the most prominent charitable initiatives in Việt Nam, is facing an
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On Nov. 26, a Thai court upheld the extradition of Y Quỳnh B’Đắp, essentially allowing the Thai government to
As Việt Nam attempts to reinvent itself as Southeast Asia's next digital powerhouse, the ruling Communist Party has
During the revision of one of the most consequential legal documents shaping journalism in Việt Nam—the Press Law—a
To this day, a common misconception persists among many in Việt Nam that Vietnamese troops and citizens are still stationed
The National Assembly’s 10th session concluded its agenda on Dec. 11, 2025. [1] As the last session of the
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Seven years after nationwide protests against the Cybersecurity Law, the National Assembly has passed a revised version via an unprecedented
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