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Vietnam’s remarkable development turnaround | Arve Hansen

Podcast: In Pursuit of Development
Published: Jan 28, 2026
Duration seconds: 3009
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Summary

Vietnam is a celebrated development success story, but rapid growth is also reshaping everyday life through rising inequality, changing consumption, and mounting environmental pressures. Dan Banik speaks with Arve Hansen about what Vietnam’s next phase of development may look like and the trade-offs it will require.