The Covid-19 Pandemic in Southeast Asia and the Role of Vietnam

Abstract

Appearing for the first time in China since the end of 2019, the Covid-19 Pandemic has been spreading globally and has a two-way impact on the whole world. As an area located adjacent to the outbreak, Southeast Asia has been significantly affected by the Covid-19 epidemic in all aspects of economy, politics - society and especially in human lives. After more than two years of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, Southeast Asia has witnessed new steps in the process of linking and cooperating to overcome the common challenges, in which the role of Vietnam has been highlighted. - an active and responsible member in setting up many timely and practical initiatives, contributing to helping Southeast Asian countries proactively adapt and control the Covid-19 epidemic. The article clarifies the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on Southeast Asia and Vietnam's role in the fight against covid-19 in this region.