Vietnam Leadership Set At Party Congress

Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party held its national congress to decide the country’s leadership and direction for the next five years. Nearly 1,600 delegates gathered for the carefully planned event, where key decisions are usually made in advance. At the congress, To Lam was selected to continue as party general secretary, the most powerful position in [...]

Vietnam Party Meets To Choose Leaders

Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party is holding its five-year congress to choose new leaders and set goals for the fast-growing economy. The most important role is general secretary, and current leader To Lam is widely expected to keep the position. Since taking office in August 2024, he has pushed strong economic reforms and promised rapid growth. [...]

Growing Faith: Christianity In Vietnam

The Christian faith in Vietnam has been growing under the radar during the years of warfare, suffering, and transition. During the Vietnam War, the number of churches was small, and some Christians needed to disband or go underground. There was a time of difficulty in Vietnam after the war, and religion was under close observation. [...]

Tackling Human Trafficking In Vietnam

Human trafficking is a serious and ongoing problem in Vietnam, mainly affecting women, children, and ethnic minorities from poor and remote areas. Many victims are trafficked to nearby countries such as China, Thailand, and South Korea, where they face forced labor, sexual exploitation, or forced marriage. Due to lack of stringent laws and a lack [...]

Concern Over Forced Return Of Vietnamese Activist

Human rights organizations are deeply concerned about the forced return of Vietnamese activist Y Quynh Bdap from Thailand to Vietnam on November 28, 2025. Bdap is a peaceful Christian activist from the Montagnard Indigenous community in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. He has worked to document human rights abuses against his people and to promote religious freedom. [...]

Vietnam’s Harsh Treatment Of Activists

Trinh Ba Tu, a Vietnamese political prisoner, has been held in extremely harsh conditions since October 31. He is kept alone in a dark cell with no light and no visitors. Guards only open his door twice a day to give him food, which is his only human contact. This punishment came after he complained [...]

Deadly Floods Devastate Vietnam

Severe flooding in Vietnam has caused major damage and loss in the south-central region over the past week. The rainy season became extremely intense, bringing almost two metres of rain to some areas, which is about the amount the region usually gets in an entire year. The heavy rain led to dangerous floods and landslides [...]

Deadly Floods And Landslides Hit Vietnam

Heavy rain in central Vietnam caused deadly floods and landslides, killing at least seven people, injuring many others, and leaving thousands stranded. In Khanh Hoa province, a major landslide crushed a bus traveling through the Khanh Le pass, killing six people and trapping passengers until rescuers arrived hours later. Other landslides blocked important mountain roads [...]

Severe Floods And Typhoon Threat In Central Vietnam

Heavy rain and floods have badly hit central Vietnam, especially Huế, Đà Nẵng, Quảng Trị, and Quảng Nam provinces, killing at least 37 people, leaving five missing, and injuring 78. Rivers like the Bồ, Hương, and Vu Gia–Thu Bồn have risen sharply, flooding thousands of homes and farms. Over 12,600 houses were damaged or destroyed, [...]

Severe Floods Hit Central Vietnam After Record Rainfall

Central Vietnam is facing severe flooding after record-breaking rains hit key cities, especially Hue and Hoi An. Over 1,000 millimetres of rain fell in 24 hours, the highest ever recorded in the country. Rivers in Hue, including the Huong and Bo, rose to more than five metres, flooding homes, streets, and historic sites. In Hoi [...]

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