Consider the following statements:1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest-growing economies in the world in the recent years.2. Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system.3. Vietnam’s economic growth is linked to its integration with global supply chains and focus on exports.4. For a long time, Vietnam’s low labour costs and stable exchange rates have attracted global manufacturers.5. Vietnam has the most productive e-service sector in the In- do-Pacific region.Which of the statements given above are correct?
✓ Correct answer: c) 1, 3 and 4
ExplanationStatement 1 is correct: Vietnam has been one of the fastest-growing economies in recent years, with GDP growth averaging 6-7% annually.Strong manufacturing, exports, and foreign direct investment (FDI) have driven growth.Statement 2 is incorrect: Vietnam is a one-party communist state led by the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).There is no multi-party system in the country.Statement 3 is correct: Vietnam’s economic growth is highly linked to its role in global supply chains, particularly in elec- tronics, textiles, and manufacturing.It is a key exporter to the US, China, and the EU.Statement 4 is correct: Vietnam has long attracted global manufacturers due to low labour costs, a skilled workforce, and currency stability.Major companies like Samsung, Apple (via suppliers), and Nike have expanded production in Viet- nam.Statement 5 is incorrect: While Vietnam has a growing digital economy, it does not have the most productive e-service sec- tor in the Indo-Pacific.Countries like India and Singapore lead in e-services and digital innovation in the region.27
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