Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 28 -- Vietnam has affirmed its crucial and indispensable role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), according to Ei Sun OH, a principal adviser at the Pacific Research Centre of Malaysia.

Speaking with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s resident correspondents on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, held in Kuala Lumpur from October 26-28, the expert said Vietnam is now regarded as one of the most dynamic economies in one of the world's most dynamic regions.

Vietnam's role in ASEAN is extremely important, as many member states are closely following and highly appreciating its impressive economic achievements, he said.

OH said he was particularly impressed by Vietnam's target of ov...