Tag: Vietnam
Hmong activist in Thailand threatened for refusing to return to Vietnam
Lu said he suspects that the Thai police who arrested him may be working with officials at the Vietnamese Embassy
Pope Francis explores potential visit to Vietnam
Relations between Vietnam and the Holy See had faced challenges since 1975 but have witnessed positive developments since 1990
Buddha hair relic raises questions about authenticity
If it were widely believed to be legitimate, the relic would be far more well-known in Myanmar, a country that is 87% Buddhist
Vietnamese believed among migrants found in container at Irish port
The embassy said it has been coordinating with Irish authorities to verify the identities of the stowaways and assist with citizen protection
IN PHOTOS: Vietnamese nuns help Hmong villagers celebrate Christmas
The sisters also make nativities from used items to sell and sing folk songs to raise money and offer food to people in need.
US religious freedom commission urges Thailand not to deport Hmong activist...
Thai authorities have detained other Vietnamese victims of religious persecution who entered Thailand illegally to escape repression
H’mong human rights activist arrested in Thailand faces deportation
The arrest is believed to be linked to a video released where he accused Vietnam of suppressing ethnic and religious minorities.
Eight Asia-Pacific nations ‘closed’ to democratic freedoms: CIVICUS
Civil society organizations, journalists, and protesters in many Asia-Pacific nations are facing increasing repression, according to a new report by the CIVICUS Monitor.
Vietnam came under particular...
Khmer Krom Buddhists say they face persecution at Vietnam pagoda
Thach Chanh Da Ra was targeted by authorities because he welcomed Khmer Krom activists like Duong Khai at the Dai Tho pagoda
Sand mining in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta sinks homes, livelihoods
At the current extraction rate of 35-55 million cubic metres a year, there will be no more sand by 2035, according to the WWF-led study