| Summary: | From the beginning of the 2020, internally and externally the outlook for Vietnam was promising. It began with its performance in a double role as president of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and a non-permanent member of the United Nations (UN) Security Council. Likewise, the economic and political ties with actors in the region, such as the European Union, the United States and Japan, hinted its possibilities of improving as a quality trading partner and as economic and political partner. Some activities were overshadowed by Covid-19, changing the priorities to second place. However, Vietnam was able to overcome difficulties during the pandemic. This report presents events of foreign policy, trade relations, representation, and socioeconomic aspects that Vietnam went through in 2020.
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