Commentary

A sinking ship in Vietnam

April 5, 2012 Crony capitalism went on trial in Vietnam last week. However, the proceedings did little to quell public skepticism or address the underlying

Vietnam’s Land Hero

February 21, 2012 Land disputes are crowded with environmentalists, farmers and greedy developers who work hand in glove with local politicians. Clashes have persistently tested

Hanoi Plays Hide the Dissident

January 12, 2012 The latest tactic for sweeping domestic critics under the carpet. Hanoi purports to want closer relations with Washington as a counterbalance to

Speech at the Asia Democracy Conference

Speech at the Asia Democracy Conference by Ly Thai Hung, General Secretary of Viet Tan Tokyo – November 26, 2011 Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,