Vietnam’s general elections have grabbed attention of global and regional media outlets which highlighted the event’s importance to the country, the special circumstances of the elections and the role of the new legislature to the national development.

Of the six ASEAN nations, only Vietnam posted an increase in exports for 2020, up 7% to US$282.66 billion, according to The Straits Times.

VOV.VN - Singapore-based Straits Times ran an article on January 28 describing 2021 as a year of opportunity for Vietnam, while the Australian Financial Review (AFR) described the nation as being an essential cog in global supply chains.

VOV.VN - The 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has been a hot topic among media outlets throughout Southeast Asia in recent times, with the major political event running from January 25 to February 2.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will be in the spotlight at the 37th ASEAN Summit which is virtually hosted by Vietnam from November 12 – 15, according to Singapore’s The Strait Times.

VOV.VN - The Straits Times, a daily English-language broadsheet newspaper in Singapore, ran an article on November 9 that detailed some impressive achievements by the nation in its role as ASEAN Chair 2020.

VOV.VN - Media outlet New Straits Times of Malaysia recently published an article praising Vietnam in its role as ASEAN Chair for 2020 for its ability to manage and formulate a comprehensive regional economic recovery plan.