Over the past 15 years, Vietnam has reduced the percentage of its population living below the poverty rate of less than $1 a day to 8 percent from 51 percent - a feat not even China can match. But the depth of the regime's commitment to markets and free trade is hard to parse. In downtown Hanoi, Lenin's statue still stands tall.
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Asia's second-fastest-growing economy is surging ahead - and taking its place on the global stage. (more)
A fast-growing economy has attracted many global manufacturers like Disney and Intel, and created new career options for young women. (more) |
