Sweden has provided a lot of assistance to Vietnam in socio-economic development, especially in poverty reduction, and people-to-people exchanges. Mawe for her part said Sweden – Vietnam relations are developing well, bringing about practical benefits for the two countries’ peoples. This activity aligns with the values of Standard Chartered, one of the oldest international banks in Vietnam and demonstrates our strong and long-term commitment to Vietnam. General Director of Standard Chartered Vietnam, Michele Wee noted, "Vietnam is the 10th country where we're launching this marathon. During one year in Vietnam, Choi has observed numerous similarities between Vietnam and the RoK.
