Ngo Thi To Nhien, the executive director of a think tank studying the transition to green energy in Vietnam, has been detained on charges of "appropriating documents of agencies and organizations." She could face up to five years in prison. Nhien's arrest comes after a visit by U.S. President Joe Biden, who raised human rights and environmental concerns with Vietnam's leaders. Two officials from Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) were also arrested in connection with the case. This is the latest in a series of arrests targeting environmental activists in Vietnam, despite receiving funding to cut carbon emissions.

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