Vietnam Bolsters Economic and Tech Ties with South Korea, India, Panama
Vietnam is strengthening economic and tourism cooperation with Busan, South Korea, expanding e-bike presence in India, and boosting trade and investment with Panama. Technological collaborations in AI, IT, and nuclear energy are advancing, alongside digital economy and infrastructure investments. A shift to a trade surplus indicates efforts to enhance international competitiveness.
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