Hanoi, Oct. 25 -- The 7th International Conference on Vietnamese Studies, themed "Vietnam: Sustainable Development in the New Era", opened in Hanoi on October 25, drawing the participation of about 1,200 Vietnamese and foreign scholars from over 30 countries and territories, both in person and online.

In his opening remarks, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long commended the contributions of domestic and international researchers and scholars in the field of Vietnamese studies, saying their work has supported Vietnam's socio-economic progress and helped promote the country's image abroad.

Highlighting Vietnam's transformation over nearly four decades of Doi moi (Renewal), he said the nation has moved from a war-torn, underdeveloped count...