Vietnam Buddhist case shows suppression: watchdog

By Ian Timberlake (AFP) – 12 hours ago
HANOI — The forced expulsion of more than 300 followers of one of the world’s most influential Buddhists highlights Vietnam’s suppression of religious freedom, Human Rights Watch said Monday.
“The government views many religious groups, particularly popular ones that it fears it can’t control, as a challenge to the [...]

Vietnam Jails Dissidents While Presiding Over UN Security Council

By Patrick Goodenough, International Editor

(CNSNews.com) – As Vietnam presides over the U.N. Security Council this month, back at the home the communist government will not tolerate calls for multi-party democracy, and has launched a [...]

FACTBOX-Five political risks to watch in Vietnam

SINGAPORE, Oct 8 (Reuters) – Vietnam has weathered the global economic crisis relatively well, but the country is still seen as a risky and relatively opaque investment destination.
Following is a summary of key Vietnam risks to watch:
* CORRUPTION
Corruption is endemic in Vietnam at all levels of government, and acts as a major barrier to foreign [...]