VOV.VN - Last year saw the local economy overcome unprecedented fluctuations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, political conflicts, and a global economic crisis, although it was able to recover strongly, thereby becoming a bright spot for the regional and global economy.

Executive Chairman of the China-ASEAN Business Council and Chairman of the RCEP Industry Cooperation Committee Xu Ningning has hailed Vietnam as one of the fastest growing economies in ASEAN in 2022.

VOV.VN - Despite enduring numerous difficulties including global high inflation, weak consumption demand, and China's 'Zero-COVID' policy, Vietnamese pepper exports last year edged up 2.7% to reach US$963 million in value compared to 2021, according to industry insiders.

VOV.VN - China’s recent decision to reopen its market in early January is anticipated to have a positive impact on local businesses which export commodities to the northern neighbour.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has only recorded several dozens of new coronavirus infections on a daily basis during the past few days, indicating the pandemic has still been kept under control in the country.

VOV.VN - The aviation market recorded roughly 55 million passengers in 2022, marking 3.7-fold increase from the previous year and equivalent to 69.6% of that in the pre-pandemic period back in 2019, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese rice exports are forecast to see major breakthroughs this year thanks to high export price recorded in 2022 coupled with China's reopening.

VOV.VN - The agricultural sector is anticipated to rake in US$54 billion from export next year built on its impressive US$53 billion export turnover recorded in 2022, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s shipping fleet has recently undergone an increase in its performance to rank third in Southeast Asia and 22nd in the world overall, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

VOV.VN - Vietnam reopened its doors at the start of the year following a two-year hiatus caused by COVID-19, creating conditions for diplomatic activities to reach full steam once again, marked by top Vietnamese leaders’ overseas trips.