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New comrades; Vietnam's 16th National Assembly in focus
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Vietnam's 16th National Assembly has officially convened — and the new leadership lineup could shape the country's economic trajectory for years to come. In this episode, host Hugo Bosch is joined by Dr. Long, HSC's Head of Macroeconomics, to unpack what the appointments of Party Chief To Lam as State President and Le Minh Hung as Prime Minister mean for Vietnam's growth story. From the structure of the new government to the policy priorities ahead, this is your essential briefing on the political forces driving one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic economies. For more information on the topics discussed, please see the link to our latest research report.
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