As it looks to the future, Vietnam must move on from a growth model that has served it well over the last 40 years to one with a basis in modern technology.
While various bottlenecks are to be eased under a draft Law on Environmental Protection, it also aims to, among others, improve mindsets on governance.
Long stymied by their remoteness and accompanying access issues, Dien Bien and Lai Chau are now set to emerge as torch-bearers for the development of Vietnam’s northwest region.