Posts tagged Vietnam
The Taste of Influence: Southeast Asia’s Culinary Diplomacy and Tourism Appeal
The Taste of Influence: Southeast Asia’s Culinary Diplomacy and Tourism Appeal

From Bangkok’s bustling street stalls to Hanoi’s hidden pho shops, food has become Asia’s newest form of diplomacy. Thailand’s state-backed “Global Thai” campaign turned its cuisine into a world brand, while Vietnam’s street-food fame has grown more organically through social media. Together, they show how taste can shape tourism, strengthen national identity, and transform local dishes into tools of global influence.

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AsiaRashi SinghFood Diplomacy, Vietnam, Thailand, Tourism, Culinary Influence
The Ongoing Anti-corruption Movement in Vietnam
The Ongoing Anti-corruption Movement in Vietnam

Vietnam President Nguyen Xuan Phuc resigned due to the corruption of many officials handling COVID-19; his resignation is part of Vietnam’s broader anti-corruption campaign that has seen thousands of party members investigated and removed from office.

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AsiaBy Haoyu LiuVietnam, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, corruption, COVID-19, Prime Minister, socialist countries, economic growth, manufacturing, anti-corruption campaign, Communist Party of Vietnam, political system, General Secretary, National Assembly, power struggle, pro-Western, socialist, internal factional struggles, Corruption Perceptions Index, foreign investment, diplomacy, China, United States.