Vo Van Thuong has stepped down in the midst of a government crackdown on corruption, making him the latest prominent figure to resign in Vietnam. This has significant implications both domestically and internationally, as Vietnam is a country of importance to both China and the West. The reasons behind Thuong’s resignation and the potential consequences on the global stage will be discussed by our panel of experts. Joining us are Hai Hong Nguyen from VinUniversity, Carlyle Thayer from the University of New South Wales – Canberra, and Nguyen Khac Giang from the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore. I’m your host, Rob Matheson.