The lesson that Vietnam has learned that will bolster its ASEAN leadership role and instill FDI confidence.

The relations between the two former foes have inspired a story of typical normalization and moving forward.

Vietnam, in the eyes of the American writer, is strong-resilient with significant changes.

In the past thirty years, Washington has joined the world chorus in recognition of Vietnam as a responsible member of the international community.

The book “Dispatches from the South China Sea: Navigating to Common Ground” by renowned American author James Borton is helping to raise awareness about the conservation of marine biodiversity and the long-term viability of fisheries.