Yes, Vietnam is developed country. Soon it will be #1 in Southeast Asia. I heard their government is not corrupt. Their ministers live in government housing, they didn't own cars, only government car with chauffer. Any one knows more about VN please post and compare to our country Laos. Thanks!!!
Seem like engineers and architects there pay good attention to standard and control of workmanship and construction quality. Whereas, these are not much seen in Laos.
At the end of the day, it boils down to issue of "security of Mouth and Stomach", as often understood by the Laotians.
It is really disencouraging social illness where, almost but not all, important positions in government are operated by "nepotism". nepotism is an act of favoritism "i.e. allies in handling government or private operation" or as understood by the Laotians as "phuk phuak" or "sen sai".
If govt can assure of the effectiveness of Law system, enabling and favorable environment and incentive for foreign investors, transparency in handling business, I am sure Laos won't be in poverished country.
Who to be blamed? is the govt a curer or a causer of the social illness or the social cancer? It is up to the Laotian to decide.