Vietnam to champion ‘cohesive’ ASEAN in 2020 amid more assertive China
Vietnam has picked “Cohesive and Responsive” as the theme of the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2020. Taking on the role, Vietnam desires to enhance the sustainable development of the bloc by enhancing the economic connectivity, consolidating the unity and consensus, deepen the unique values of ASEAN. Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam Dato' Shariffah Norhana Syed Mustaffa speaks to Hanoitimes on the opportunities and challenges of the chairmanship that Vietnam may face.

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