Paper Walls and Glass Ceilings
Modernity, ambition, and the cost of forgetting who we were.
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Modernity, ambition, and the cost of forgetting who we were.
A 46% U.S. tariff rattles Vietnam’s economy. But Hanoi’s swift, strategic counter could mark a global shift. Is this a moment of economic breakdown — or breakthrough?
The recent U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese goods mark a critical shift in global trade dynamics. As Vietnam faces mounting pressure between its largest partners—China and the U.S.—its next moves will define not just its economy but the future of Southeast Asia’s role in global supply chains.
Vietnam’s geopolitical position gives it leverage amid U.S.-China-Russia tensions, but rising risks may shape its path as a power or a regional flashpoint.
Originally posted on my Substack, read the full article here. Success in the modern world requires more than just hard work and following conventional paths. In today’s globalized society, the old playbooks are becoming less effective, leaving a vast opportunity for those who are willing to embrace unconventional strategies. From a Vietnamese cultural perspective, there’s…