To Anh Dung: From Village Police Officer to Provincial Chairman

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…
Vietnam Continues to Face Criticism Over Its Human Rights Record

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…
Vân Village Becomes Vin Village

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.…
U.S. Tariffs: A Blow to Vietnam’s Dream of Becoming a Dragon

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…
Remittances to Saigon Drop Sharply in the First Six Months of the Year

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…