Publications
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Hanoi office regularly publishes a wide range of resources on issues relevant to Southeast Asia and beyond. All our articles, books and research papers are free to access. Together with our partners, we strive to enrich political debates, shed light on key issues, and offer up different perspectives on regional and global challenges. We have categorized our publications according to topics and countries. Please use the tags below.
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Domestic Workers Abroad
Vietnamese women are increasingly working in private households abroad. While wages are comparably high, the workers' rights are frequently violated. This study highlights the challenges Vietnamese domestic workers face in Taiwan and Saudi Arabia.
Chasing Investment Capital
This overview offers a critical perspective on the scale and range of large-scale investments across the Mekong region and how these investments privilege large investors over local populations and public interest.
Vietnam's Energy Transition
The study at hand gives an overview of Vietnam's energy sector and evaluates chances and challenges on its path towards sustainability.
Communal Foreign Policy
District partnerships, such as between Berlin's Marzahn-Hellersdorft and Hanoi's Hoàng Mai, are an excellent tool to progress social development and foster mutual understanding on the grassroots level.
Social Justice in Vietnam
Vietnam has experienced rapid socio-economic development. Yet, new challenges and vulnerabilities are emerging. Vu Ngoc Binh highlights opportunities for political assistance and intervention.
Soldiers and Housewives
During the 20th century, female gender roles in Vietnam have undergone dramatic transformations. From confucian influences, socialist role models to a conservative rollback, the societal role of women remains contentious.
Vietnam's Constitutions
This report takes a closer look at the five iterations of Vietnam's Constitution since 1946. The underlying policy goals and developmental models provide insights on Vietnam's political landscape following the reform of 2013.
The Victims of Climate Change
Southeast Asia, especially Vietnam, is heavily endangered by the escalating environmental crises. While governments foreground technological solutions, proper mitigation and adaption require socio-ecological change.
The South and East China Sea
This paper provides a synopsis of the territorial disputes in the South and East China Sea. It analyzes the conflict's far-reaching roots, recent developments and possible solutions.
Domestic Work in Vietnam
This paper presents the labor conditions of Vietnamese domestic workers. It also analyzes relevant legislative policies in order to highlight shortcomings and formulate recommendations to improve their situation.