Vietnam
What a $9 Fine Says About Sexual Harassment in Vietnam
There was outrage when a man slapped a woman on the butt in an elevator. But a fine after the incident exposed systemic problems.
US Provides Weapons to Philippines Amid Questions Over Commitment to Southeast Asia
Experts say President Donald Trump has been inconsistent with his policies towards the region.
Covid Vaccine Trial Successes Lifted Hopes Globally. Here's Why Vietnam Barely Blinked.
Countries ravaged by coronavirus may see a vaccine as a silver bullet, but Vietnam’s containment of the pandemic means it doesn’t need to hurry.
Why Vietnam Isn't Happy About a Biden Presidency
Trump's trade policies and tough stance on China have been beneficial to Vietnam. But he's also been wildly inconsistent.
Vietnamese Hackers Ran ‘Fake News’ Websites To Target Visitors
Researchers found several websites created and maintained by a government hacking group that wanted to track and infect victims with malware.
Vietnam Braces for Typhoon Molave After It Battered the Philippines
Authorities plan to evacuate more than 1 million people.
How People Smugglers Adapted After 39 Vietnamese Migrants Were Found Dead in a Truck
The 2019 tragedy in Essex and the pandemic haven't stopped demand for illegal Vietnamese migration. But costs and strategies have changed.
Vietnam Detains Author and Democracy Activist Hours After US Rights Talks
Pham Doan Trang is a vocal freedom of speech advocate in the one-party state.
Vietnam Has a Thriving Drag Scene, But It Still Has Ways to Go in Advancing LGBTQ Rights
Today, queer folk are part of the social fabric of urban life in Vietnam. But progress still needs to be made.
A Baby Was Born in Vietnam, His Mother’s IUD in Tow
Despite the devices’ reputation for reliability, such cases aren’t unheard-of, one expert said.