Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 20 -- Vietnam is entering a decisive stage of economic maturation, marked by a structural shift from large-scale manufacturing toward higher value-added production and increasingly sophisticated services, according to Shan Saeed, Global Chief Economist at Malaysia-based international real estate technology group IQI Juwai. Citing Vietnam's consistently strong real GDP growth of 7-8% annually, merchandise exports exceeding 355-380 billion USD, and average annual foreign direct investment inflows of 35-40 billion USD, Saeed affirmed that Vietnam has consolidated its position as one of ASEAN's most resilient growth engines and most attractive investment destinations. He noted that Vietnam's competitive edge is no longer dr...