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Subject: A critical juncture in Vietnam's politics

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	Asia Daily Briefing - A critical juncture in Vietnam's politics April 28, 2020

	ASIA INSIGHT: Vietnam  power struggle enter  critical stretch after virus victory HANOI -- Health-wise, Vietnam appears to be virtually unscathed  by the coronavirus. But the   pandemic has upended the government's economic and  diplomatic plans for 2020. Now, the race is on in the halls  of power to determine who will  stay and who will go. The results  could have profound effects on  the country's economic strategy,  not to mention its relations  with China and the U.S.
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