- June 5th, 2025

Vietnam's social protection system faces challenges in developing a coherent system aligned with its aspiration to be a middle to upper middle-income country. The system consists of three strands: social assistance, social insurance, and poverty alleviation. Tax revenues fund social...

Vietnam's former health minister and 37 others are on trial in Hanoi for their roles in producing and distributing overpriced COVID-19 test kits. The Viet A scandal, named after the semi-private firm that made the kits, involved senior officials facilitating...

Southeast Asia experienced its "end of history" moment in the late 1990s, with the region free of colonialism and the end of revanchism. All Southeast Asian countries, except Timor-Leste, were members of ASEAN, and Communist Vietnam and Laos were stable...

The South China Sea, a region of significant geopolitical importance, has been a source of international concern and tension for decades due to China's claims to vast portions of the strategic waterway. China's actions in the region, including the construction...

Hanoi, Vietnam Vietnam and Bulgaria have been fostering their diplomatic ties since 1950, demonstrating their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. The relationship is rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to progress. During the Cold War, Bulgaria supported...

HANOI Vietnam's climate investment opportunities are projected to reach $757 billion U.S. The goal is to allocate billions of dollars by 2030 towards renewable energy, green construction, energy efficiency, and transportation. However, the country faces challenges in aligning these opportunities...

Hanoi, Vietnam Vietnam has become a significant destination for multinational corporations and investors seeking alternatives to China's manufacturing prowess. Over the past decade, Vietnam has become a prime destination for manufacturing investments, with multinational corporations like Samsung, Intel, and Foxconn...

Beijing, China China is focusing on strеngthеning its tiеs with nеighbouring Viеtnam amid rising gеopolitical tеnsions in thе Asia-Pacific rеgion. This movе is drivеn by thе Unitеd Statеs' dеsirе to еxpand its influеncе in thе rеgion, prompting China to assеrt...

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is focusing on strengthening its intra-regional ties to promote stability, prosperity, and resilience in a rapidly changing global landscape. As regional dynamics evolve, the need for ASEAN member nations to strengthen cooperation within...

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