Bodyguard for Vietnamese monk controls his every move
The former security official is minder, manager and press handler for Thich Minh Tue on pilgrimage to India.
EXPLAINED: Why is Vietnam’s police ministry overseeing a large telecom?
A government streamlining effort gives the Ministry of Public Security authority over the state-owned MobiFone.
Vietnam punishes social media poster for complaining about traffic rules
Police questioned the Facebook user who criticized steep fines and a heavy traffic police presence.
International rights group calls out democracies for ignoring allies’ abuses
Human Rights Watch pointed to lack of progress returning Myanmar to democracy and China’s oppression of minorities.
Vietnamese toxic spill protester freed early from prison
Tran Thi Xuan was released 21 months before the end of her 9-year sentence.
As Trump takes power, defense pick’s ASEAN fumble raises concerns
Southeast Asian leaders, analysts express hope mixed with concern as US president returns to office.
Vietnam arrests Protestant pastor for ‘anti-state propaganda’
Nguyen Manh Hung is known for criticizing the government on Facebook.
Asian leaders congratulate Trump, though talk of tariffs has some worried
Others called for US support to maintain peace in the region.
Vietnam shuts TV channels in govt cost-cutting plan
Critics say nothing is being done to help hundreds of staff who lost their jobs.
Vietnam shuts TV channels in govt cost-cutting plan
Critics say nothing is being done to help hundreds of staff who lost their jobs.
Five years after deadly Vietnamese land dispute, victims claim harassment
Le Dinh Kinh was shot dead when thousands of riot police raided Dong Tam commune.
