Sydney, April 25 -- With strong determination, a spirit of innovation, and the unity of Vietnamese people both at home and abroad, coupled with strategic partnerships such as with Australia, Vietnam is poised not only to rise but also to serve as a model for sustainable development in today's challenging world.

Speaking to a Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondent in Australia, Dr. Nam Nghiep Tran, a senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide's School of Chemical Engineering, shared his optimism about Vietnam's remarkable transformation in economic, social, and geopolitical terms.

According to Nghiep, Vietnam has transitioned from a centrally planned economy to a socialist-oriented market economy, a challenging journey that has been ...