High rise is seen in the industrial production value in the first 10 months of this year (Photo: VNA)The expert noted that in 2023, Vietnam has encountered headwinds comingfrom the unfavourable circumstances both inside and outside the country, coupled with difficulties of an openeconomy depending on export.
However, achievements that the country gained in the first10 months of this year have reflected the proper response of the Government as wellas efforts and determination of the whole economy.
Pr. Dr. Tuan noted that in the January-October period,Vietnam posted a trade surplus of 24.6 billion USD. The country welcomed 10million visitors in the period, 4.2 times higher than that in the same periodlast year, exceeding the target for the whole year. At the same time, thedisbursement of public investment capital reached 65% of the plan, a 23% surge yearon year. Total foreign direct investment (FDI) that the country attracted inthe period hit 33.3 billion USD, the highest level since 2019.
Particularly, the average inflation in the first 10 monthsof this year rose 3.2%, much lower than the target of 4.5%, he said.
However, the expert was cautious when forecasting the growthtarget, suggesting that a goal of 5 - 5.5% is reasonable.
Prof. Dr. Tuanunderlined that as it is impossible to depend on theoutside for economic recovery, the country should rely more onthe domestic market. Healthy pillars should bepromoted, while backup plans should be made for weaker ones, he said.
Automobile assembling at the Thaco facotry in Chu Lai industrial park, Nui Thanh district, Quang Nam province (Photo: VNA)He pointed out that total retail sales of goods in the first 10 months of thisyear increased sharply, showing the recovery of consumers’ confidence. At thesame time, investment from non-State sector has considerably recovered,while FDI attraction has also gained speed and public investment capital disbursement has improved in both terms of quality and quantity.
In the remaining two months of this year that leads to the new year holiday, the domestic demand is likely to surge, providing opportunitiesfor the country’s economy to make breakthroughs, the expert held.
Forecasting the economic outlook in 2024, Tuan said that itis difficult to give a particular figure. Instead, more attention should be paid to guiding policies to create a more foundation for the future, which arepolicies in promoting digital economy, green economy and sustainabledevelopment, he said, stressing that the sooner these orientations are made public,the better businesses can adjust their plan for the rest of the year and also for longer term.
Only when promoting and restoring internal strength will theeconomy quickly overcome the current difficult and challenging period, said Tuan.By that way, businesses can consolidate and improve their competitiveness todevelop faster and stronger in the future, the expert held./.
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