Vietnamese government says religious freedom is a basic right, but activists contend Hanoi wants to restrict faith practices
64 Vietnamese died in the fighting over South China Sea outcroppings that continue to be a source of tension
American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance alleges that kitchen, bathroom cabinets labeled made in Vietnam contain Chinese-made components and should be subject to higher tariffs
Hanoi court imprisons Le Van Dung for posting videos, articles to social media on corruption and land confiscations
The position stands in opposition to that of Hanoi, one of 35 countries that abstained from taking a position during a recent United Nations vote
The cards are important for establishing identity with Thai authorities, including police
US, allies should hold Hanoi accountable, activists say, as increased arrests add up to make Vietnam third largest jailer of journalists
Calls for Vietnam to free jailed journalist Pham Doan Trang increase as UN working group monitoring detentions says arrest violated rights
In Hanoi, police arrest Le Van Dung, the founder of a social media news channel, on anti-state charges
In latest Facebook-related arrest, Vietnam detains 61-year-old who used social media site to announce election run and discuss human rights issues
Vietnamese court convicts environmental activist of smearing the ruling government and the state in Facebook posts critical of policies and laws
Founder of Independent Journalist Association of Vietnam and VOA contributor jailed alongside two others by Ho Chi Minh City court
Blogger and author Pham Thanh, who published book critical of Vietnam’s leader, is second jailed journalist forced into psychiatric care
Blogger who produced RFA videos joins hunger strike over lack of access to medical care, confiscation of letters
New decree that imposes fines and suspension orders for sharing 'harmful' content seen as part of wider crackdown in Vietnam on independent voices
The jailing of Independent Journalists Association members and suspension of a news website suggest authorities are suppressing criticism in lead-up to party congress
Hanoi ramps up pressure on Facebook, demanding censorship of ‘anti-state posts’ and arresting social media users
After first meeting a a garment workshop, volunteers now sew in their homes
International press advocacy organizations calling charges part of a politically motivated campaign to silence reporter
Frequent critic of authorities is accused of 'fabricating, storing, and disseminating information, as well as other materials opposing the Vietnamese government'
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