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David Hutt

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Truong My Lan: Is Vietnam's corruption fight going too far?

Billionaire Truong My Lan was sentenced to death for embezzling the equivalent of 3% of Vietnam's GDP. Authorities say they're setting an example, but...

yesterday 10

Deutsche Welle

David Hutt

Vietnam president's downfall stokes political turmoil fears

Vo Van Thuong is now the second president to resign in as many years amid a massive anti-corruption crackdown that has taken down many of the...

21.03.2024 20

Deutsche Welle

David Hutt

Vietnam likely to permit worker unions to appease EU critics

Labor reform was one of the main conditions Brussels attached when negotiating a free trade agreement with Vietnam.

12.03.2024 20

Deutsche Welle

David Hutt

Cambodia: Hun Sen's dynasty consolidates grip on power

Cambodia's ruling party has won the Senate election, paving the way for strongman Hun Sen to act as its president. The victory allows the Hun...

26.02.2024 9

Deutsche Welle

David Hutt

Is Philippines' Marcos Jr. the EU's new best friend?

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has managed to improve his country's relations with the West. But what is this sudden friendship based...

25.02.2024 10

Deutsche Welle

David Hutt

Is There Any Southeast Asian Autocrat That the US Won’t Do Business With?

Democracy is waning in Southeast Asia, yet the United States is ever more friendlier with its autocratic leaders. The sight earlier this month of U.S....

18.09.2023 40

The Diplomat

David Hutt

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