Why major economies are trying to woo Vietnam

Vietnam is having a moment on the world stage. Last month, Canada sent the largest ever “Team Canada” delegation of business leaders and government officials in a push to strengthen the bond with the country. And Canada isn’t alone - the U.S., Australia and China are all looking to do the same.
The Globe’s Asia correspondent, James Griffiths was recently in Vietnam and he’s on the show to explain why the southeast Asian country is so popular right now, what Canada is hoping to gain and what this all means for Vietnam’s future.
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[@kennyng2289]

US and the west always said that China is a communist country, an authoritarian state, has no democracy, no human rights and no freedom. Why are they interested in Vietnam who is also a communist county, an authoritarian state and has no freedom and human rights? Why be a hypocrite and practice double standards? Why aren't they interested in India, the world largest democratic country like themselves?

[@geomcqueen]

Vietnam is NOT a democratic country? You must be joking! For a country like Canada must ONLY trade with democratic countries, according to their book

[@thumtlnguyen3626]

Politics are always hypocrite. The West back then agreed to create a state for Israel but refused it now for Palestine. Russia invaded a sovereign Ukraine but Russia qualified for a seat of UN Security Council. One big mistake from this video is the man said China and Vietnam have a close relationship. The reality is 100% opposite. Historically Vietnam fought China for 1000 years for independence. 9 out of 10 Vietnamese hates China and 6 out of 10 of them like US. Vietnam knows China want to dominate not only the world but also in the region. That's the reason why China have problems of land and sea territory with almost neighboring countries. The only country in the region is possible to stop or fight China is Vietnam. The west has to forgo the authoritarian state like Vietnam in exchange of geopolitical advantage. Why don't they chose India, Philippines, Indonesia, Mexico.....A lot of factors needed to consider for those countries. Religious conflict exists in India and Philippines, educated labor force, mentality, customs, infrastructure.....Companies do have experts to know which country fit their analysis to make investment decision.

[@geomcqueen]

@@thumtlnguyen3626 WOW, you might forget one factor, the communist party. Under communist arty, the land is owned by the state, and much easier to develop for industrial investors, cost-effectively speaking.