Recently, in early September 2026, Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang led a delegation on a visit to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China. At the same time, the Ministry of Public Security continued to circulate a…
The fact that a large number of high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET)—agencies long regarded as the pillars of knowledge for the regime—have been successively indicted and detained has sent deep…
The negative repercussions and serious consequences resulting from the implementation of Decree 178/2024/ND-CP are exposing an unprecedented governance crisis within the so-called policy of streamlining and reorganizing the government apparatus. According to experts, a major policy decision not only requires…
On September 10, 2026, the Ministry of Public Security announced its decision to indict and place Mr. Nguyen Huy Ngoc, Vice Chair of the Phu Tho Provincial People’s Committee, in pretrial detention on charges of “accepting bribes” under Clause 4…
The latest decision by the Investigative Security Agency—Ministry of Public Security, announced on September 4, 2026, regarding the issuance of a Supplementary Investigation Conclusion recommending the indictment in absentia of Mr. Nguyen Cong Minh, a native of Ha Tinh and…
The shocking revelations from the “Report of the State Audit Office to Prime Minister Le Minh Hung” have recently sent shockwaves through public opinion and political circles. Specifically, the budget has allocated more than 163,400 tỷ (approximately 6.3 billion USD)…
The complex developments surrounding internal conflicts within the political system of the Communist Party of Vietnam are revealing a deeply concerning ideological rift. In a recent incident, VTV1’s “Face-to-Face” program aired an episode but hastily edited out content opposing the…
On September 3, 2026, at the National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Nguyễn Duy Ngọc, Head of the Central Organization Commission, made a statement that drew attention by emphasizing a shift in governance philosophy. According to Mr. Ngoc:…
At the National Conference organized by the Politburo on the morning of September 3, 2026, Trinh Van Quyet, Head of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission, announced the shift from “studying and following” to “studying and putting into practice” Ho…
On August 24, 2026, the Vietnamese National Assembly issued a directive to “ensure that 100% of cases identified as showing signs of criminal activity are prosecuted for investigation in accordance with the law.” This is drawing particular attention from the…
The concept of the “Mafia Egg,” which Dr. Lê Kiên Thành—son of the late General Secretary Lê Duẩn—warned about not long ago, is no longer just a vague theoretical hypothesis. It highlights the seeds of organized crime taking root in…
In recent days, public opinion has been abuzz over the shortcomings of the safe distance fine ordinance on expressways issued by the Ministry of Public Security’s Traffic Police. This decision—which is said to have been made “out of the blue”—has…
According to experts, there are things a country can do and then correct. But there are also things where, once done, the cost of correcting them can be enormous. Restructuring the provincial-level administrative system, abolishing the district level, reorganizing local…
The statement that “All guidelines and policies must stem from the aspirations, legitimate interests, and happiness of the people” is frequently emphasized by General Secretary and President To Lam and regarded as a guiding principle in the New Era. However,…
Vietnam Television (VTV) has been reported to the authorities for providing and disseminating false information that infringes on citizens’ honor and dignity on social media. Notably, less than 24 hours after VTV aired its report on Mr. Nguyen Sy Cuong…
On August 25, 2016, in Hanoi, General Secretary and President To Lam called for measures to address violations and negative practices in education, and to resolutely combat the obsession with academic achievements, as well as cheating in studies and exams…
Shortly after the 2024 Land Law took effect, the National Assembly has once again become a hotbed of debate over plans to amend this vital piece of legislation. This amendment is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for…
On the afternoon of August 24, 2026, the 10th Executive Committee of the Vietnam Writers’ Association officially announced the dismissal of Mr. Nguyen Quang Thieu from his position as Chairman of the Association and appointed Army Colonel and writer Nguyen…
In October 2026, as planned, the Vietnamese National Assembly will have to address one of the most thorny issues in the political system when debating the Draft Law on the Organization of the Criminal Investigation Agency (Amendment). According to legal…
According to observers, the case of former National Assembly Deputy Nguyen Sy Cuong—who avoided criminal liability in a fatal traffic accident in Hanoi in late May 2025—would have been nothing more than a criminal case closed in the police files…
In recent days, social media in Vietnam has witnessed a rare phenomenon: a series of bouquets of fresh flowers have been quietly brought by anonymous individuals and placed at the “Tree of Justice” in front of No. 55 Nguyễn Huy…
In recent years, domestic and international economic and political observers have repeatedly issued warnings about Vietnam’s economy, stressing the need to remain vigilant against the resurgence of the ghosts that once plagued the country—such as the major scandals involving Viet…
Over one million posts, tens of millions of views, and unabating buzz on the Threads platform among young people in Vietnam over the past few days have created a rare social phenomenon. According to international observers, this has prompted public…
According to international observers, amid the undercurrents of an economy reeling from inflationary pressures and the burden of bad debt, rumors that the Vietnamese government is considering a currency redesign—cutting off three zeros—have become a major source of anxiety in…
The fact that the capital’s key mega-projects—with a total investment of hundreds of billions of USD, most notably the massive Red River Scenic Boulevard Project costing nearly 28 billion—still do not meet the conditions for groundbreaking under the Construction Law,…
