I have forecasted this years ago, including the rise of cultural conflicts and radical factors in Western countries. The war of ideology is no longer, as "democratic" countries are acting more and more authoritarian and totalitarian, while "communist dictator" countries like China and Vietnam are becoming more open to business and freedom of speech. (I do not think uncontrolled freedom of speech is good idea for any country).
My idea is that Vietnam should integrate more with China economically and even become part of its production chains. We should focus on China's market for our products in long-term strategy, not the US and EU, although they are still very important.
The Northern part of Vietnam, where people has Confucious work ethnic, should focus on developing industry and science, where the South should focus on agriculture.