Nguyen Hong Thach was a Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. The former Vietnamese ambassador to Ukraine and Iran has a BA in international relations from the Moscow Institute of International Relations, a Master’s in international relations from the Australian National University and a PhD in international relations from the University of New South Wales.
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Articles by Nguyen Hong Thach (3)
Vietnam’s 46 Per Cent Tariff Shock: A Catalyst for Economic Reform?
Nguyen Hong Thach
Vietnam has in the past embraced reform under pressure. The Trump tariff shock should spur reforms, particularly in reducing non-tariff barriers.
Can Vietnam Dodge the US Tariff Bullet?
Nguyen Hong Thach
Vietnam has done almost everything necessary to preclude the possibility of the US slapping tariffs on its exports. The question is whether this would be enough.
Vietnam-Ukraine Ties: More Engagement, More Balanced Approach?
Nguyen Hong Thach
Vietnam, traditionally seen to be more allied with Russia, has recently increased its diplomatic engagements with Ukraine. This could result in Vietnam taking a more neutral stance in the Russia-Ukraine war.