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VIETNAM: Central Committee has chosen the next set of leaders

VIETNAM: Central Committee has chosen the next set of leaders | Speevr

No major surprises took place at the national assembly vote the past week on the country’s next set of leaders. The elevation of party insider Pham Minh Chinh as prime minister signals more of a focus on administrative changes, rather than economic policy. FDI and expor…   Become a member to read the rest of […]

VIETNAM: Central Committee has chosen the next set of leaders

VIETNAM: Central Committee has chosen the next set of leaders | Speevr

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) ‘s central committee ended its meeting Sunday with reports that the leadership composition for the next five years has been decided. The initial — but unofficial — news from Hanoi is that CPV General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong will retain his …   Become a member to read the […]

VIETNAM: After dong-manipulation finding, what comes next?

VIETNAM: After dong-manipulation finding, what comes next? | Speevr

The US Treasury Wednesday labeled Vietnam a currency manipulator along with Switzerland, after both countries met its three criteria for the designation. Hanoi claimed Thursday morning its currency policies only promote macroeconomic stability and are not meant to provide an un…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

VIETNAM: Where reforms will matter the most in the EU-Vietnam FTA

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The Vietnamese government uses free trade agreements not only to pursue growth objectives but to force domestic reforms. Vietnam’s SMEs still suffer from weak integration into global value chains, compared to China and Thailand. The EU-Vietnam FTA imposes strict rules of o…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

CHINA: Why has Chinese foreign policy turned more aggressive?

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China’s foreign policy has grown more combative in recent years, and the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend. Beijing still cares about maintaining friendly relations with the world, but domestic politics create countervailing incentives to project toughness. The …   Become a member to read the rest of this article

VIETNAM: The outbreak could shape the leadership transition and put Phuc on top

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● Vietnam was first out of the gate in Southeast Asia in relaxing movement and business restrictions. ● This has strengthened the credibility of the Communist Party (CPV), and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc appears to have benefited the most. ● There are no serious persona…   Become a member to read the rest of […]