VOV.VN - Phu Quoc island city in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is anticipated to lead the way in reviving the country’s tourism industry moving into the post-pandemic period, according to industry insiders.

The data announced by the General Statistics Office in late 2021 described Vietnam’s economic picture in a turbulent year surrounded by the pandemic, the fear of disruption of supply chains, and the confidence of the business community.

Economic and industrial parks nationwide drew 539 foreign-invested and 615 domestic projects with a total registered capital of US$12.8 billion last year despite COVID-19 pandemic, up 15% annually, reported the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoPI).

The Ho Chi Minh City Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority (HEPZA) aims to attract US$500 million worth of investment in 2022.

An alliance of retailers who pledged to reduce the use of disposable plastic bags made its debut at a ceremony held by the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) and Hanoi’s Department of Industry and Trade on January 14.

The increasing demand for services for the elderly has created investment and business opportunities for local and foreign investors.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade said on January 10 that China’s Guangxi province officially resumed customs clearance at border gates and border crossings in its Dongxing city bordering Mong Cai city, Quang Ninh province, including bridges Bac Luan 1 and Bac Luan 2, and pontoon bridge Km 3+4.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has said this year it will closely coordinate with several foreign multinationals like Samsung and Toyota to connect with local suppliers of materials and accessories, in an effort to seek alternative supply for imports in both short and long terms.

Vietnam earned nearly US$336.25 billion from exports in 2021, up 19% from the previous year, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) reported on January 9.

In 2021, despite being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, all three areas of agro-forestry and fisheries, industry and construction, and services posted higher growth rates compared to 2020.