Illustrative image (Photo: baoquocte.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - Foreign investors maintained their trust in Vietnam despite countless difficulties last year and the country is viewed as a safe destination for development, a recent forum in Hanoi heard. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Vietnam Economic Times co-held the Connections for Development Forum 2021 held late last month, with the theme “Seizing New Opportunities for Localities and Businesses”. Addressing the forum, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh said that Vietnam is emerging as an attractive investment destination in Asia and its nation brand value is growing at the fastest rate in the world, rising nine places to 33rd in the top 100 nation brand rankings.