Vietnam's state restructuring drive brings hope and concern
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:
Why Vietnam is rushing to halve local governments
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