To Lam

Vietnam has doubled the number of dissident arrests under leader To Lam, with 56 documented cases in 2023 using broadly written laws to target activists and dissidents, according to The 88 Project. The report notes this marks the third consecutive year of increasing arrests, rising from 28 in 2022.

A human rights group reports Vietnam is increasing arrests of activists and dissidents using broadly written laws to suppress dissent, with 56 documented arrests in 2025. The report links this trend to fears of 'color revolutions' and highlights the use of Article 331 of Vietnam's penal code to criminalize criticism of the Communist Party.

A human rights group reports Vietnam increased arrests of activists and dissidents in 2025 under broad laws, with 56 documented cases. The report cites Article 331 of Vietnam's penal code as a tool to suppress dissent, and notes fears of 'color revolutions' similar to those in Ukraine and the Philippines.

A human rights group reports Vietnam is increasing arrests of activists and dissidents using broadly written laws to suppress dissent. The 88 Project documented 56 such arrests in 2025, double the 2022 count, with authorities relying on Article 331 of the penal code to punish perceived threats to the Communist Party's rule.

Vietnamese prosecutors indicted the leadership of Nam Trieu Company for allegedly inflating prices of interrogation chairs and other law-enforcement equipment, causing over 18 billion dong in state losses. The case highlights broader concerns about To Lam’s security-state economy.

To Lam's Southeast Asia visits expand Vietnam's 'Neighborhood Bamboo Diplomacy'. Vietnam's closer engagement with ASEAN neighbors reflects its flexible, omnidirectional foreign policy doctrine.

The leaders of Vietnam and the Philippines reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace, stability, and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and Vietnamese leader To Lam emphasized the importance of these principles amid tensions involving Beijing's claims in the region.

Vietnam’s leader To Lam warned at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore about three converging crises in Asia-Pacific security: international order, development models, and strategic trust. He delivered the keynote address at the summit, marking his first foreign policy speech to an international audience since becoming president in April.

Vietnam's To Lam stated that military power alone cannot ensure security. He made this remark during a speech at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore.

Vietnam and the Philippines are deepening strategic alignment amid their 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, despite overlapping claims in the South China Sea. The focus of Vietnamese President To Lam's visit to Manila includes strengthening cooperation on trade and food security.

Vietnam's President To Lam visited Thailand for trade and security discussions, including a symbolic visit to Ho Chi Minh's former home in the northeast. He is regarded as Vietnam's most powerful leader since Ho Chi Minh and is actively engaging in global diplomacy.

Vietnam and South Korea signed agreements on security and nuclear power during a state visit by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. The meeting included a formal welcoming ceremony at Hanoi's presidential palace, attended by Vietnam's President To Lam.

Vietnam's To Lam visited Thailand as the two countries work to strengthen their bilateral relations. The visit signifies a growing diplomatic and strategic partnership between Vietnam and Thailand.

Vietnam's To Lam emphasizes the importance of balance at Shangri-La amid increasing pressure. The focus is on maintaining equilibrium in a challenging context.