Although the economy was forecast to continue facing difficulties and challenges in 2023, there were silver linings to pin hope on, experts said.

Vietnam- Philippines economic relations have thrived even at the height of the pandemic, as evidenced by the steady growth of their total bilateral trade, which reached US$5.8 billion in 2021, and US$3.12 billion as of June last year.

Vietnam always welcomes foreign investors, including those from China, in the spirit of “harmonious interests, shared risks,” Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed.

Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Andrew Goledzinowski has affirmed that the northwestern region remains the focus of the expanded bilateral partnership between Australia and Vietnam, especially in terms of clean water, agriculture, transport infrastructure, women's economic empowerment, tourism and private sector development.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is likely to reach 6.83% and inflation to be curbed at below 3.7% this year, according to projections by the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao host Sonexay Siphandone visited a photo exhibition on achievements in the two countries’ economic cooperation, held in Vientiane on January 12.

VOV.VN - The Government has devised plans to restructure the domestic money, corporate bonds, securities, and real estate markets in the year ahead in order to protect the legitimate rights and interests of both businesses and investors.

VOV.VN - As many as 1,611 vehicles carrying goods have been cleared to pass through Lang Son border gates since China moved to reopen its border on January 8.

VOV.VN - The nation will remain one of the fastest growing middle-class economies globally with economic growth reaching 6% during 2023, according to Andrew Huntley, senior managing director at BDA Partners, a London-based investment banking advisor for Asia.

Although 2023 is forecast to see many difficulties, experts expect this is a recovery year of the retail sector after COVID-19 pandemic as there are many signs showing the return of investors and higher demands.