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POLITICSJul 10Vietnam's baby bonuses unlikely to stop the aging clockVietnam has joined Southeast Asia's push to raise birth rates, but experts say the greater challenge lies in adapting economies and welfare systems to an aging population.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 3Forget the Vietnam war 'gap' we have a real credibility chasm todayThis article is part of an RS series reflecting on the 250th anniversary of American Independence and its impact and meaning for modern U.S. foreign policy, war, and peace.When it comes to war, the Trump administration faces a credibility problem. According to CNN, between late March and early June, the president claimed he was on the verge of reaching a peace deal with Iran at least 38 times. Such fabrications came nearly a full year after Trump declared that Iran’s nuclear facilities had been “obliterated” and suffered “monumental damage.”Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been equally saResponsible Statecraft
POLITICSJul 1Vietnam offers cash for babies but potential parents are not bitingOne year after lifting its long-standing two-child limit, Vietnam is offering incentives for people to have more babies as the communist country risks getting old before it gets rich. A new population law and regulations coming into effect on Wednesday extend maternity leave from six to seven months for mothers having a second child as well as offering financial help. If Hanoi residents Nguyen Kim Bich and her husband have a second child, she will get an extra month of maternity leave, free...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 29A rights group warns Vietnam is ramping up arrests under broad laws to crush dissentA rights group has warned that Vietnam is increasing arrests under broad laws. This action is reportedly aimed at suppressing dissent within the country.therecord.com · Canada
POLITICSJun 29A rights group warns Vietnam is ramping up arrests under broad laws to crush dissentA rights group has warned that Vietnam is increasing arrests under broad laws. This action is reportedly aimed at suppressing dissent within the country.isp.netscape.com · United States
POLITICSJun 29A rights group warns Vietnam is ramping up arrests under broad laws to crush dissent – Winnipeg Free PressA human rights organization has issued a warning that Vietnam is intensifying arrests using broad laws, which they claim are aimed at suppressing dissent.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
POLITICSJun 29A rights group warns Vietnam is ramping up arrests under broad laws to crush dissentclickorlando.com · United States
POLITICSJun 29Vietnam dissident arrests double under leader To Lam, report saysVietnam is increasingly using broadly written laws to arrest activists, dissidents and others that authorities consider a threat to the Communist Party’s rule, according to a new analysis released on Monday by a human rights group. The 88 Project, which focuses on rights issues in Vietnam, documented 56 such arrests last year, the third consecutive year of increases and double the number in 2022. The report included only arrests where the defendant could be identified by name and the case...South China Morning Post