“A sharp and timely scholarly work, this book offers a fresh perspective on the power of economic diplomacy in an era of turbulence, while providing practical lessons for Vietnam on its path toward proactive and sustainable international integration.”

—Mr. Thang Le, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance

“This book makes a timely contribution to understanding how developing countries, particularly Vietnam, can build adaptive, evidence-based, and future-oriented economic diplomacy strategies in the post-pandemic world. It will serve as a valuable reference for scholars, diplomats, and policymakers seeking to strengthen resilience and competitiveness in an increasingly unpredictable global environment.”

—Prof. Dieu Tien Bui, Leader of the AI & Sustainability Lab, University of South-Eastern Norway

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of economic diplomacy during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, offering strategic insights for Vietnam’s economic recovery and long-term development. Through comparative case studies of developing and developed economies in the Asia–Pacific and Europe, the book examines how countries employed economic diplomacy to manage crisis responses and adapt to the “new normal” period. The book assesses key initiatives, achievements, and limitations in economic diplomacy, with particular attention to vaccine, green, digital, and technology diplomacy, while identifying the underlying factors shaping these outcomes. By integrating theory with empirical evidence, the book proposes policy recommendations for Vietnam to strengthen international economic cooperation, attract foreign direct investment, and expand export markets amid heightened global uncertainty. The book serves as a valuable reference for policymakers, diplomats, scholars, and students of economic diplomacy and international political economy.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hoan is a University Lecturer at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), the think tank of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Currently, she is serving a diplomatic term at Vietnam’s Embassy in Norway as Assistant/Secretary to the Ambassador, primarily responsible for research and diplomatic affairs. She holds an MPA from SPEA, Indiana University, USA (2013), and a PhD in International Economics from Vietnam’s National University (2024). Her research interests focus on economic diplomacy, international economics, and international business.