South China Morning Post (SCMP) has published an article outlining the various Vietnamese achievements in terms of the local economy and the country’s successful control of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong and
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (Photo: EPA)

According to the paper, following effective economic management coupled with success in controlling the COVID-19 epidemic, Vietnam represents one of the few countries globally to record positive growth last year. This has served to strengthen the argument of those who believe that Vietnam should be viewed as a rising middle power moving forward.

Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Consul General Vu Ngoc Ly said the course aims to offer necessary support to overseas Vietnamese to gain Cambodian citizenship, thus making positive contributions to Cambodia as well as bilateral ties.

The course will last three months, from Monday to Friday every week.

Together with a similar course that opened on December 30 in Kampot province, the class is a pilot model in areas that the Vietnamese Consulate General takes charge of, including Preah Sihanouk, Kampot, Kep, Koh Kong, Kampong Speu and Takeo. If successful, the model will be spread in the Vietnamese community in the southwest of Cambodia and across the country.

Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Khmer – Vietnam Association Sok Chea expressed his hope that philanthropists will join hands to continue holding more courses.