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Vietnam's Development and COVID

Commenters frequently reference Vietnam as an example of rapid economic development, effective COVID-19 response despite bordering China, and internet challenges, often countering negative assumptions about developing countries.

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Sample Comments

0x457 ā€¢ Nov 26, 2022 ā€¢ View on HN

Tell that to people of Vietnam.

mpyne ā€¢ Mar 23, 2014 ā€¢ View on HN

Vietnam would want to have a word with you on that one...

azinman2 ā€¢ May 1, 2023 ā€¢ View on HN

Vietnam is this way too. Guessing a bunch of countries are like this.

fomine3 ā€¢ Jul 27, 2023 ā€¢ View on HN

TIL Vietnam is rapidly being developed.

asher_ ā€¢ Oct 28, 2016 ā€¢ View on HN

We are experiencing the same from Vietnam

ThePowerOfFuet ā€¢ Jun 21, 2020 ā€¢ View on HN

I hate clickbait, so I'll reveal that it's Vietnam.

beedeebeedee ā€¢ Dec 14, 2025 ā€¢ View on HN

Iā€™m a little confused as to which country Vietnam is in your comparison.

almost_usual ā€¢ Feb 24, 2020 ā€¢ View on HN

Seems to be working pretty well in Vietnam.

blago ā€¢ Oct 8, 2019 ā€¢ View on HN

Same message in Vietnam. I don't think it has anything to do with the ban.

latchkey ā€¢ Jan 8, 2020 ā€¢ View on HN

Let's just say that Vietnam has a lot of catching up to do.