Vietnam has officially became the most popular nations for international travelers today, especially among the Chinese nationals. Despite the political differences between the two nations, Chinese flood to Vietnam during the major holidays. Will this trend help with boosting the Vietnam's domestic economic growth? Is Vietnam ready for more Chinese investments? Meanwhile, rumor has it that North Korea is slowly approaching Vietnam to avoid UN sanctions. How should North Korea understand the political engagement with Vietnam today?

Dr. Hai Hong Nguyen, is the Assistant Professor of Politics and International Relations at College of Arts and Sciences of VinUniversity in Hanoi, Vietnam.

He is also the Vietnamese Fulbright Visiting Scholar in Residence at the School of International Service at American University (10/2024-7/2025).