Nguyen Khac Giang
@khacgiang
Writer & researcher, interested in Vietnam and Asian affairs. PhD in Political Science from Victoria University of Wellington. Visiting fellow at ISEAS.
Does Vietnam copy the China model? My new research explores the complexities of authoritarian diffusion between these two communist regimes.
#New in the Trends in Southeast Asia Series from #ISEASPublishing - "Learn from Your Comrades: Understanding Authoritarian Diffusion between Vietnam and China" by Nguyen Khac Giang @khacgiang. bookshop.iseas.edu.sg/publication/79… iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme… #read #ISEASBookshop #Vietnam #China
Fulcrum Commentary by @khacgiang - Vietnam’s renewed ambition of developing nuclear power plants to fuel its industrialisation drive and meet its climate obligations faces several obstacles, including an unrealistic timeline and financial challenges. fulcrum.sg/vietnams-nucle…
🇨🇳#China's Shen Kuo research ship now moving very slowly (2.5kn) up 🇻🇳#Vietnam's coastline, indicating likely seabed mapping 25-30nm off the coast within Vietnam's exclusive economic zone.
🇨🇳#China's deep-sea research ship Shen Kuo--capable of deploying manned submersibles--has appeared just 25nm from 🇻🇳#Vietnam's coast & 45nm from its Cam Ranh naval base where 6 Kilo-class submarines are based. Last year the 🇵🇭#Philippines tracked the same ship off its east coast.
Perhaps this is the first time a Vietnamese leader has appeared on the Economist's cover, at least since Doi Moi?
To avoid stagnation, To Lam needs to confront entrenched problems that other developing countries also face as the strategy of exporting-to-get-rich becomes trickier econ.st/3H0HFRN
I'm going on Fox News at 240pm EST for the Charles Payne show to discuss tariffs impact on the US and Asia. Today, the US slapped anti-dumping duties on Southeast Asian solar with varying rates but they are essentially embargos on the import from the region, especially from…
My latest for @ISEAS Fulcrum on why Vietnam should keep its credit caps, and why technocrats like SBV Governor Nguyen Thi Hong matter more than ever in an increasingly centralised system. fulcrum.sg/vietnam-should…
Vietnam is pivoting to the private sector. My latest @ISEAS research explores To Lam’s bold plan, the rise of Vietnamese “chaebols,” and the risks of crony capitalism. Big bets, big stakes. iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme…
2025/50 “Grooming New Champions: To Lam Prepares for Private Sector-Led Growth in Vietnam” by Nguyen Khac Giang (@khacgiang): iseas.edu.sg/articles-comme… #Vietnam #VietnamEconomy #VietnamPolitics #ToLam @ISEAS
On the China in the World podcast with @le2huong to discuss how Vietnam calibrates its relationship with its giant neighbor to the north in an era of geopolitical uncertainty. Do have a listen! open.spotify.com/episode/1WpqkH…
Sharing the latest China in the World episode from @CarnegieChina @CarnegieEndow featuring @le2huong & Nguyen Khac Giang. We discuss 🇻🇳-🇨🇳 ties as part of our 5 episode season looking at how diff states manage economic & security ties w/🇨🇳. #Vietnam #China …-in-the-world-6693cc67.simplecast.com/episodes/calib…
Vietnam and Cambodia are quietly rebooting their economic ties. My latest for East Asia Forum on why, in a volatile world, proximity still matters. eastasiaforum.org/2025/07/09/vie…
Pleased to be featured in this Lianhe Zaobao (Singapore's leading Chinese language media) feature on Viet Nam Communist Party General Secretary To Lam, along with @khacgiang. youtu.be/eZmR3HP4uJc?si…
Large number of 🇺🇸 tanker aircraft deploying to Europe. This is what you need for a major and sustained air campaign. It looks like Trump 🇺🇸 is going to war.
Vietnam risks being the trade war’s biggest loser. Does it have a plan B? @AnanthalakshmiA quotes @khacgiang ft.com/content/81caf2… via @ft
Fulcrum Commentary by @khacgiang - Vietnamese leader To Lam's recent tour of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan was aimed at diversifying Hanoi’s strategic partnerships & securing Moscow’s backing for its military needs & South China Sea claims. fulcrum.sg/the-strategic-…
Warning from China's Ministry of State Security: a few categories of ppl are likely to be spies; one category is "scholars who don't do research" 🤔
To Lam's reforms have caught the eyes of many observers, but equally important is his foreign policy. In my latest piece, I argue that VN under To Lam is no longer just bending like bamboo (he barely uttered the word), but branching out like a banyan.
🇻🇳 As Vietnam enters a new "Era of National Rise", how can it adapt its bamboo diplomacy amid mounting challenges? In our latest Emerging Voices report, @khacgiang explores Hanoi’s evolving strategy. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3ZyWXmX #Vietnam #BambooDiplomacy
Fulcrum Commentary by @khacgiang - The Communist Party of Vietnam's General Secretary has directed his government to take concrete steps to encourage private sector growth and foster ‘national champions’ capable of global competition. fulcrum.sg/how-to-lam-can…
Fulcrum Commentary by Phan Xuan Dung and @khacgiang - In the wake of the US’ “Liberation Day” tariffs, China has embarked on a charm offensive in Southeast Asia. This is unlikely to allay concerns about its regional behaviour. fulcrum.sg/xis-southeast-…
China Wants Countries to Unite Against Trump, but Is Met With Wariness @damiencave quotes @khacgiang nytimes.com/2025/04/17/wor…