Helen Clark
Biography
Publications
Helen Clark was based in Hanoi as a correspondent for over six years. She has written for Time, The Economist, the Australian Associated Press, Fairfax, The Diplomat and The Asia Times Online among others. She is now the editor of Energy News Bulletin, based in Perth. She still writes on Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
Kip-to-currency?
One of Asia’s tiny communist nations is looking at blockchain to fuel an economic boom.
Vietnam: “Let them eat steak”
A minister’s extravagant meal abroad left a sour taste at home.
Vietnam had seemingly conquered Covid. Then Delta spread
The Southeast Asian nation is slowly emerging from months of lockdown but has plenty of challenges yet.
Vietnam defies the odds on Covid-19
Quick action by the government has helped prevent widespread infection – and turned the tide of public distrust.
Vietnam: Kidnapping undermines efforts to seek friends and influence
The kidnapping will be seized upon by Vietnam's human rights critics in Europe who will have their say when debating the important FTA.
Vietnam and India: Shared interests in the South China Sea
Vietnam regards naval activity by larger nations like India and the US in the area as a useful deterrent against China.
Vietnam’s free trade pitch to the US
The US President made all the right noises about new business from Vietnam.
In Vietnam, Castro receives his dues
Even now the old comrade commands respect in Vietnam.
Laos dams bad news for those downriver on the Mekong
Vietnam and Laos have what is described as a 'traditional friendship'. Don’t let the soft title fool you.
