Amid the rising global trends of populism and protectionism in recent years, it is not only necessary to expand relationships but also to deepen cooperation to help highly open economies like Vietnam mitigate risks Enhancing the international stance In just the past two months, Vietnam has elevated its diplomatic ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership with France and Malaysia, and from a comprehensive partnership to a strategic partnership with Brazil. Vietnam now has nine comprehensive strategic partners, five of which were established within the past year: the United States (September 2023), Japan (November 2023), Australia (March 2024), France (October 2024), and Malaysia (November 2024). The first four are China (May 2008), Russia (July 2012), India (September 2016), and South Korea (December 2022). Establishing comprehensive strategic partnerships with countries across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania strengthens Vietnam’s international standing, affirming it as a reliable and proactive partner in global integration. Cooperation with major powers and influential partners provides advantages for Vietnam in international organizations and global forums such as ASEAN, the United Nations, and APEC. Malaysia is the first ASEAN country to forge a comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam, while France is the first in the European Union to do […]