Huge potential to elevate Vietnam – Singapore ties: expert
Professor Vu Minh Khuong from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy under the National University of Singapore told the Vietnam News Agency that both Vietnam and Singapore possess huge potential to elevate their relations to a new high in the coming time.
Professor Vu Minh Khuong from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy under the National University of Singapore (Photo: VNA)
Singapore (VNA) - In a world with complex developments and intertwined opportunities and challenges, Vietnam has boldly stepped into a new era, demonstrating remarkable initiative in strengthening diplomatic relations, particularly with other Southeast Asian nations like Singapore.
Professor Vu Minh Khuong from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy under the National University of Singapore told the Vietnam News Agency that both Vietnam and Singapore possess huge potential to elevate their relations to a new high in the coming time.
Assessing Vietnam's int𒁃ernational integration process, Khuong noted that Vietnam has performed admirably throughout decades of reform, with particularly impressive strides like establishing Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships with major global players an🎉d several countries both within and beyond the region.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (R) meets with his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong during the later's official visit to Vietnam in 2023. (Photo: VNA)
In Southeast Asia, Singapore stands as one of the world’s most advanced nations and an important partner of major powers, particularly the US and China. Therefore, Vietnam’s push for deeper ties with Singapore signals its strategic vision and determination to achieve remarkable progress in the future.
He underscored that both countries have extensive opportunities to strengthen their partnership, a connection that becomes even more significant amid complex global fluctuations. Vietnam is entering a new era characterised by three critical elements, namely institutional frameworks; substantial emphasis on science, technology, and innovation; and nimble decision-making process from policy formulation to implementation.
These suggest that deepening ties with Singapore could yield substantial positive outcomes for both nations, he added./.
Vietnam and Singapore aim to elevate the bilateral relations, particularly in the domains of technology, digital partnerships, and renewable energy which are critical issues not only for the two ASEAN nations but also for the whole region.
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