It is no longer uncommon for state-run media outlets in Vietnam to frequently restrict or completely block comment features for both domestic and overseas users. However, according to media experts, this is a proactive defense strategy aimed at safeguarding…
The story of Vuong Quoc Tuan, the new Secretary of the Quang Tri Provincial Party Committee, who—immediately upon taking office on September 21, 2026—issued a statement declining to accept flowers or receive delegations coming to offer congratulations, might seem like…
The localized shortage of more than 770,000 textbooks right at the start of the 2026–2027 school year was more than just a routine management issue. The fact that parents across the country had to scramble to buy books for their…
Just five months after the 14th Party Congress concluded in April 2026, unusual developments within Ba Dinh’s political circles are beginning to clearly reveal serious internal rifts. In particular, this follows the incident involving the book “Chuyện Với Thanh,” which…
The concentration of supreme power in the hands of General Secretary and President To Lam is posing a major challenge for national governance, raising the question: “How can the power of the head of state be effectively controlled and monitored?”…
State media reported that on the morning of September 15, 2026, speaking in Hanoi, General Secretary and President To Lam emphasized the need to review and reorganize the personnel structure in accordance with the principle of “quality over quantity.” This…
The phrase “100-year vision” has become a catchphrase in the statements of Vietnam’s leaders whenever they discuss major projects or national development strategies. However, the reality on the ground is revealing a profound paradox between these grand, century-spanning declarations and…
On September 12 and 13, 2026, a large number of Grab drivers in Vietnam called for a coordinated shutdown of the app to protest fees that have caused their income to drop significantly. This is not the first time; in…
The rapid succession of developments in the major corruption case at the Ministry of Health involving Viet My Investment Joint Stock Company and other entities within its ecosystem is causing a stir among the public and political observers. Following the…
Although the newly amended Land Law only took effect in 2024, the recently published draft of the 2026 Land Law (Amendment) has sparked heated public debate. If this bill is officially passed by the National Assembly at its upcoming October…
The ruling by the People’s Court of Appeal on September 14, 2026, regarding former Principal Nguyen Thi Binh unfolded like a “deliberate” ploy to evade responsibility—a scenario observers had warned about beforehand. The decision to “quash the verdict and order…
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,…
