Vietnam, once one of the world’s poorest countries, is now an economic success story. 

It will be the focus of international attention next week when U.S. President Donald Trump and the leader of the DPRK, Kim Jong Un, meet for talks in Hanoi. But, beyond the important summit discussions, Vietnam may also draw attention for its own story.

Forty years ago it was a poverty-stricken nation recovering from war. Today it is hailed for its success as one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. How did it make that happen? And, what are the challenges ahead? CGTN’s John Gilmore has this report. 

To discuss:

• Khuong Vu is associate professor with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore.
• Sung Won Sohn is the chief economist for SS Economics
• Qinduo Xu is a senior fellow with the Pangoal Institution.
• Alexandros Mourmouras, Vietnam Mission Chief for the International Monetary Fund.

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