VIETNAM: The outbreak could shape the leadership transition and put Phuc on top
● 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 […]
CHINA/SOUTHEAST ASIA: Territorial dispute not an immediate risk
● Reports of more activity in the disputed maritime zones in the South China Sea do not signal an immediate increase in risk. ● China may be opportunistically taking advantage of distracted governments. ● However, China’s relationship with Southeast Asia is set to become mo… Become a member to read the rest of this […]