By Nguyen Ayi
In a stunning turn of events, Vietnam has announced that they will soon propose a new policy for future consideration. While the details of the policy have yet to be revealed, the announcement has already caused a flurry of media attention.
Despite not actually having anything to announce yet, Vietnam has encouraged the media to start reporting on the proposed policy. “We’re really excited about this policy proposal,” said a government spokesperson. “We just haven’t had the time to actually come up with any specifics yet.”
Critics have pointed out that this announcement is essentially meaningless, and that Vietnam is just trying to generate positive media coverage without actually doing anything. “This is just a classic case of political posturing,” said one commentator. “Vietnam wants to appear proactive without actually having to do anything.”
Despite the criticism, the media has already started reporting on the proposed policy, speculating about what it might entail. Some have suggested that it could be related to environmental regulations or tax reform, while others have speculated that it might be a new initiative to boost tourism.
Only time will tell what Vietnam’s new policy proposal will actually entail. In the meantime, the media will continue to report on a policy that doesn’t yet exist, and the government will continue to bask in the glow of positive media attention. The future policy may be announced when the government gathers in late May, but if there is a draft on the announcement prior, we will speculate with updates here at The Vietnam Beat.