Enhancing the quality of the English editions of Vietnam Integration Journal in a new era of development
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The comprehensive enhancement of the English editions of Vietnam Integration Journal, encompassing both the print and electronic versions, marks a significant milestone in Vietnam’s external communication strategy. It contributes to promoting the country’s image, policies and legal framework while establishing a sustainable platform for academic exchange and knowledge sharing with the international community.
A Strategic step toward international integration and scholarly communication
The comprehensive development of the English editions of Vietnam Integration Journal across both print and digital platforms reflects a strong commitment to innovation in scholarly communication and reaffirms Vietnam’s responsibility to contribute knowledge to the global academic community. The English editions provide an authoritative, transparent and up-to-date source of information on Vietnam’s policies, legal regulations and economic integration process, serving the practical needs of international scholars, investors, legal practitioners and policymakers.
Alongside its digital platform, the English print edition is carefully designed with a sophisticated structure, refined aesthetics and substantial academic content, aiming to establish a prestigious international forum for research on integration and sustainable development. It serves as a platform where scholars, researchers and experts from Vietnam and abroad can exchange experiences and discuss contemporary legal and economic issues, thereby strengthening Vietnam’s academic standing within ASEAN and the broader international community.
As Vietnam continues to deepen its integration into the global economy through free trade agreements and international commitments, the English editions - both print and online play a strategic bridging role by helping international partners gain a clearer understanding of the country’s legal system, regulatory environment and investment climate. This, in turn, enhances mutual trust and fosters sustainable cooperation. At the same time, high-quality English-language academic resources provide valuable comparative references and international best practices for Vietnamese researchers, legal scholars and policymakers.
In particular, the English electronic edition is optimized on a modern digital publishing platform that meets international standards for online academic publishing. Combined with the elegance and professionalism of the print edition, it enables readers worldwide to access authoritative information conveniently, expands the international reach of Vietnam’s scholarly achievements, and demonstrates the country's creativity and professionalism in external communication.
Strong momentum reflected in impressive growth indicators
Alongside the continuous enhancement of the print edition, the English electronic edition of Vietnam Integration Journal has achieved remarkable growth in readership and audience engagement. Key performance indicators clearly demonstrate the quality, influence and growing appeal of its in-depth academic and policy-oriented content.
Indicator | Performance | Highlights |
English print edition | 300-3,000 copies per year | Regularly distributed to embassies, consulates, foreign-invested business associations and international partners. |
English electronic journal traffic | More than 300,000 page views annually | A stable readership comprising international experts, researchers, investors and policy professionals. |
Network of experts and contributors | 30–50 experts and legal professionals | Contributing research papers, policy commentaries and in-depth legal analyses. |
International readership and external partnerships | Presence in over 35–40 countries | Primarily reaching audiences across ASEAN, North America, Europe and Northeast Asia. |
Average on-page reading time | 3 minutes and 30 seconds per article | Reflecting the depth of academic content and strong engagement among the target readership. |
Citation and policy reference rate | More than 70% of published articles | Frequently used as reference materials by consulting organizations and foreign-invested enterprises (FDIs). |
These encouraging achievements have been made possible through the close guidance and strategic direction of the Institute of Policy, Law and Management, together with the dedication, professionalism and tireless efforts of the Journal's leadership, editors and journalists across both the print and electronic editions.
Long-term vision and the goal of achieving international indexing standards
The encouraging performance indicators and the continuously improving quality of both the print and electronic editions provide a solid foundation for Vietnam Integration Journal to further enhance the quality of its English-language content, expand international collaboration, and publish high-impact scholarly research. These efforts are directed toward meeting the requirements of internationally recognized indexing and publishing standards, including ISSN andScopus, thereby strengthening the Journal’s academic reputation and elevating the international profile of Vietnam Integration Journal.
The leadership of Vietnam Integration Journal emphasized: “Maintaining and comprehensively upgrading the English editions across both the print publication and digital platform serves not only the mission of promoting Vietnam's image, policies and legal framework to the world, but also establishes a sustainable bridge of knowledge between Vietnam’s academic community and international scholars. It stands as a testament to Vietnam’s proactive vision and deep commitment to international integration”.
