In this week’s episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss Vietnam’s major state restructuring plan and whether or not a more streamlined government will actually lead to higher foreign investment.
This episode covers the following stories:
Vietnam trumps DOGE with ‘urgent’ state restructuring
Why Vietnam is rushing to halve local governments
The episode consists of:
- A selection of news headlines
- A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding
- A discussion on a recent hot topic
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