Hanoi, April 7 -- Indonesian media has pointed to Vietnam's increasingly visible economic influence, noting that while the country is not yet among Asia's top 10 economies by gross domestic product (GDP), its role in regional production networks and supply chains is steadily rising.

In an article published on April 6, seasia.co cited comparative data on the 10 largest Asian economies from 1980 to 2025, saying that the region's economic centre of gravity has shifted markedly from Japan to China and India, alongside the growing prominence of Southeast Asia.

The analysis showed that Asia's economic landscape has undergone profound changes over the past four decades. Japan's once-dominant position has given way to China and India, driven by...