The remarkable
advancements in science and technology worldwide have profoundly impacted every
aspect of human life, including international relations. Along with the trend
of globalization, countries are constantly seeking new ways to diversify their
diplomatic activities in order to maximize their foreign policy objectives. The
recent COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that the use of digital tools has
become a lifeline for exchanges between nations and peoples. Therefore, digital
diplomacy, once regarded as merely a new approach, has quickly become an
inevitable trend of the era. During this period, Vietnam's awareness and
activities regarding digital diplomacy have also been significantly promoted.
However, the question arises: Has Vietnam truly established a digital diplomacy
framework? Is it necessary to focus on building an effective digital diplomacy
platform for Vietnam? What theoretical and practical elements are required to
develop this new form of diplomacy? These are some of the key aspects that we
aim to fundamentally address in this article.
