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Vietnam's To Lam launches assertive diplomacy offensive for economic growth

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Vietnam's security chief, To Lam, is undertaking an extensive diplomatic tour across Asia, Europe, and Southeast Asia. This initiative signals a shift from traditional, restrained diplomacy to a more assertive approach, positioning Vietnam as an active middle power seeking to shape its international engagements. The offensive aims to attract markets and capital necessary for Vietnam's goal of achieving high-income status by 2045. AI

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Vietnam's To Lam launches assertive diplomacy offensive for economic growth

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Aidan Jones ·

    Beyond bamboo: Vietnam’s To Lam mounts a diplomacy offensive

    Vietnam’s To Lam is a man in a hurry. Since claiming the nation’s top job, its most powerful leader in decades has been in near-constant motion, pressing flesh and signing deals in Beijing, Washington, Pyongyang and Moscow. His itinerary, which also included stops in New Delhi, H…

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