Hanoi, Dec. 31 -- More than four decades of Doi Moi (renewal) have transformed Vietnam from a struggling economy into one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing, a transition that instils great pride in the Vietnamese community in Malaysia over the nation's rising international stature. Tran Thi Chang, President of the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association, said she is particularly struck by Vietnam's ability to sustain rapid growth while safeguarding its cultural identity and traditional values. Numerous tangible and intangible heritages have earned UNESCO World Heritage status, and the distinct cultures of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups remain protected and upheld, contributing considerably to national progress. With the current GDP trajecto...