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An American student of Vietnamese descent was arrested in Binh Thuan, located east of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Sunday for participating in a peaceful protest against China, which turned violent after police started clashing with demonstrators. Will Nguyen, 32, a Yale graduate and Texas native, was reportedly arrested for “disrupting public order.” He is scheduled to receive a master’s degree from the University of Singapore next month.The protests were reportedly over proposed economic zones that would allow up to 99-year leases for foreign investors, which raised fears of Chinese encroachment and domination by the so-called “Middle Kingdom.” Nguyen was arrested in addition to over 100 other protesters and dozens of participants, also injured by police. According to a statement issued by his family and friends, Nguyen was “beaten over the head and dragged into the back of a police truck.” A video on YouTube, uploaded by … [Read more...] about American Detained in Vietnam for Joining Anti-China Protests

The fate of an American arrested almost a month ago during a rare protest in Vietnam is likely to be raised by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo after he touches down Sunday in Hanoi to meet leaders of the communist government. Houston native William Nguyen was detained June 10 during a Ho Chi Minh City protest against proposed special economic zones that Vietnamese fear will lead to Chinese encroachment and cybersecurity legislation they believe will curb online freedoms. In a police video broadcast on state television last month, Nguyen acknowledged that he violated Vietnamese law and expressed “regret” for disrupting traffic and promised not to participate in activities against the government. The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs didn’t respond to a request for comment Friday. North Korea’s nuclear weapons, China’s military muscle-flexing in the region and closer U.S.-Vietnam relations were expected to be the main discussions between Pompeo and … [Read more...] about Fate of Jailed American Hangs Over Pompeo’s Visit to Vietnam

POLITICS 05/22/2018 04:48 pm ET The Asian country’s energy needs are growing and coal power is a tempting solution. By Alexander C. Kaufman HANOI, Vietnam ― There was a time, a little over two years ago, when Ted Osius could imagine the smog clearing over this sprawling capital city, with its jungle canopy of ancient banyan trees and electrical wires alive with coal-fired power and its throngs of exhaust-coughing motorbikes. Osius, who abruptly resigned late last year after three years as the U.S. ambassador to Vietnam, now warns that the Trump administration’s retreat on climate change is encouraging Vietnam to dig in on coal power. Doing so would undermine years of progress in a country that, with 2,026 miles of coastline on its mainland alone, risks becoming a poster child for the effects of rising sea levels. “The United States used to play a really useful role in influencing the Vietnamese to make good clean-energy decisions,” Osius … [Read more...] about Vietnam Is A Test For What Happens When The U.S. Abandons Climate Diplomacy

The talks between officials of the Supreme People’s Court of Vietnam and the Hungarian Prosecution Service The delegation, led by Chief Justice Nguyen Hoa Binh, met with leaders of the Hungarian Prosecution Service, the National Office for the Judiciary and the Ministry of Human Resources. During talks with Prosecutor General of Hungary Peter Polt, Binh affirmed that the two countries have carried out several cooperation programmes in the field of prosecution. Since 2013, the Hanoi-based Procuratorate University has sent five students to study law in Hungary. Polt agreed with Binh’s proposal on creating more favourable conditions for Vietnamese students who study law in the country to practice at local prosecution agencies. He added the Hungarian Prosecution Service is ready to share its experience with the specialist staff of Vietnam in areas that Hungary is strong in like anti-economic, cyber and securities crimes. The two sides also discussed security … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Hungary augment ties in judicial manpower training

The Hanoitimes - Former US Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius decided to leave his post as Vice President of Fulbright University Vietnam (FUV), according to an announcement released by the university. The FUV on June 19 announced that its Vice President Ted Osius has tendered his resignation and is stepping down from his position at the end of this year to pursue other opportunities in the educational and non-profit sectors.   US Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius. Photo: USAID “During his years as United States Ambassador to Vietnam, and his tenure with the University, Ted has been a tireless and effective supporter of Fulbright. He will continue taking part in certain projects during this transition period,” said the announcement.  "Fulbright University Vietnam wishes Ted and his family every happiness and success in their future endeavors. We look forward to our continued collaboration," it added. Nominated by President Barack Obama in May 2014, Osius served … [Read more...] about Former US Ambassador to leave post at Fulbright University Vietnam