Politics of Vietnam

Nguyễn Văn Lộc takes the stage several nights a week at his cafe, performing many of Vietnam’s most popular love songs, in a style called "nhạc trữ tình," which means "romantic music."

A blues singer spent 10 years in a North Vietnam prison for singing about love

January 13, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

During the US-Vietnam war, North Vietnam’s government only allowed music that encouraged people to fight for the nation. And bluesy love songs were associated with South Vietnam and Americans. That’s how a young musician ended up spending a decade in prison.

Big Macs won’t satisfy Vietnamese desire for human rights

August 15, 2013Global Politics

Vietnamese Americans help Vietnamese bloggers stay one step ahead of authorities

August 15, 2013Environment

Net Savvy Activists Keep Vietnamese Bloggers One Step Ahead of Authorities

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Dylan plays safe in Vietnam

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media