Hanoi, Sept. 1 -- In his recent interview with VGP, the Swedish Ambassador said, Viet Nam today is a far more influential economic and strategic actor in the Asia-Pacific than it was a decade ago.

Its rapid growth, expanding international partnerships and rising position in global value chains have strengthened its voice - regionally and globally.

"What strikes me most is how much more confident and ambitious Viet Nam has become. It is looking ahead, investing in infrastructure, technology and human capital, while building partnerships with countries and markets around the world", he underlined.

For Sweden, that makes Viet Nam an increasingly important partner in Southeast Asia. The bilateral relationship has a strong foundation with S...