Vietnam ranked among world's top 30 powerful countries by US News and World report; behind only Singapore in Asean

HANOI, Jan 7 (Bernama): Surpassing several Asean member states in the latest global power ranking, Vietnam proves a key player on the world stage, being listed among the world's top 30 powerful countries in 2022 by latest US News and World Report.

The ranking affirmed Vietnam's increasing position in the world arena, where over the recent years, the Asean country has received high evaluation in terms of "soft power", reported Vietnam News Agency.