A recent statement on July 29, 2026, by Trần Sỹ Thanh, Head of the Central Inspection Commission, has drawn public attention to one of the most contentious issues in the current political system: the appointment of senior leadership positions within…
The indictment of Mr. Hoang Trung, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment, on charges of accepting bribes related to durian exports to China is not merely a story about the downfall of a single official at the ministerial level. According…
Recent remarks by Nguyễn Thanh Nghị, Head of the Central Committee’s Policy and Strategy Commission, regarding the vision for 2130—which aims to transform Vietnam into a “highly developed socialist country”—have sparked controversy among observers both domestically and internationally. This is…
The aspiration to break through the middle-income trap and narrow the development gap has always been a legitimate goal for any nation, and Vietnam’s target of double-digit GDP growth is currently at the center of To Lam’s policy direction. Looking…
If a U.S. congressional delegation actually comes to Vietnam to investigate human rights, freedom of speech, and religious freedom, this will certainly not be a routine courtesy visit. The most sensitive questions are likely to be raised: What are detention…
Behind the U.S.’s recent trade decisions regarding Vietnam may lie an unwelcome message: if the partnership is to go further, Washington wants Hanoi to demonstrate that Vietnam’s development is increasingly aligned with the standards the U.S. considers fundamental. Simply put,…
GDP growth is good news. But if the impressive numbers in the reports don’t translate into people’s daily meals, rent, and incomes, that joy remains a distant reality. A growth target of 10% or higher sounds ambitious, but stepping out…
A story that has left the public stunned: the family of former Vinh Phuc Provincial People’s Committee Chairman Le Duy Thanh voluntarily paid over 1.63 million USD and more than 41 billion VND, but was later refunded 21.3 billion VND…
“Why does it have to be socialism?” — a question that seems simple but cuts right to the heart of the major debate over Vietnam’s path to development. After all, human history has never offered a single, definitive formula for…
From an 18-year-old village police officer to a Major General, and then, at the age of 48, elected to serve as Chairman of the Thanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee—Mr. To Anh Dung’s journey is certainly a remarkable story. On July…
The debate over human rights has heated up once again as Human Rights Watch (HRW) rejected the claim that the organization exploits human rights issues to interfere with national sovereignty. In response to an assessment raised in an analysis by…
Under the guise of “accelerating progress” and “putting land into use sooner,” a new proposal is sparking heated debate: allowing land to be expropriated before compensation, support, and resettlement plans are finalized. If approved, residents may be required to surrender…
Once known as the “leper village,” Vân Village was isolated for decades by disease, prejudice, and rugged terrain. Yet it was precisely this isolation that inadvertently preserved one of the most beautiful and pristine stretches of coastline in Da Nang.…
The rapid succession of changes in high-level personnel appointments following the 3rd Plenum of the 14th Central Committee is fueling widespread speculation among international political observers about a covert power shift at the highest levels of Ba Dinh.…
An exam in which more than 99% of test-takers pass. An exam referred to as a “measure of educational quality.” At first glance, one can’t help but laugh: if nearly everyone passes, is the exam really measuring quality—or is it…
A 12.5% tariff from the U.S. may not be enough to bring Vietnam’s economy to its knees, but it’s enough to dispel the fog of rosy growth reports. Because when exported goods are hit with higher tariffs, the question immediately…
News that former Vinh Phuc Party Secretary Hoang Thi Thuy Lan has fulfilled her civil judgment obligations after paying nearly 48 billion dong and 200,000 dong in court fees immediately drew attention. What has captured public interest is not only…
For many years, remittances have been seen as a quiet “lifeline” for Vietnam’s economy. Billions of dollars from Vietnamese living abroad flow back steadily, helping to support families, fund businesses, and provide a significant source of foreign currency for the…
A prize bearing the name “peace” was awarded in Moscow to a foreign leader. The media reported the news en masse, and congratulations poured in one after another. The occasion was so solemn that people almost forgot to ask: What,…
There is a thought-provoking image: residents of Tráng Việt, Mê Linh, Hanoi, wearing red shirts with a yellow star as they take to the streets to march. At first glance, some might call this a “success” of propaganda. But is…
Exams are generally considered the fairest measure of educational achievement. But if that yardstick is bent, what can students still trust? Controversies over cheating, leaked exam questions, and admissions irregularities in many places are raising an unavoidable question: if the…
From a purely agricultural province, Hung Yen is accelerating its urbanization and aiming to become a city directly under central government administration by 2030. Less than four years to complete a massive transformation. It sounds impressive, but the question remains:…
The question that the late General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng once pondered—“By the end of this century, will Vietnam have achieved a fully developed socialist society?”—now seems to have an answer. Vietnam has set a goal to become a highly…
On July 24, 2026, international media reported that the Jury in Moscow had officially announced the awarding of the 2026 Lev Tolstoy International Peace Prize to General Secretary and President To Lam. It is understood that this is an…
The 3rd Plenum of the 14th Central Committee has officially concluded after four days of intensive deliberations. State media reported that in the first six months of 2026, Vietnam continued to achieve initial results in implementing the resolutions of…
