Coach Kim Sang-sik of the U23 Vietnam discussed preparations and laid out targets for the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship in Indonesia at a press briefing on Tuesday.

Multinational companies are redirecting capital into these two countries. In a recent release, Knight Frank said manufacturing and logistics demand in Indonesia and Vietnam is expected to grow by up to 20% over the next three years,

Both Jakarta and Hanoi seek to preserve strategic autonomy while navigating an increasingly polarized international environment. BRICS may offer a third path.