A corner of Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA) The article said the country’s political and economicachievements came from pandemic containment efforts that restrict COVID-19impact on the economy. It noted the country has also wisely invested heavily inpublic healthcare system, which had benefited its people even before COVID-19.
“Effective managementof COVID-19 has allowed the country to outperform all its regional counterparts,”it said, citing an example that Vietnam’s economy grew 2.9 percent last yearfrom a year ago, outperforming even China which posted 2.3 percent growthduring the same period according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The article also noted that as ASEAN Chair in 2020, whiledeveloping collective effort against COVID-19 and establishing joint groupsrelated to public health emergencies, Vietnam undertook major initiatives underits chairmanship including cooperation on transnational crime, public securityand coordination among the ASEAN law enforcement agencies.
Regarding Vietnam’s transition of leadership, the articleexpressed its belief that its new leaders will help develop the nationfurther.
It said in the face of a challenging situation in severalcountries in the region due to domestic political, economic and socialinstability, Vietnam stands out as a place of calm in a storm of uncertaintywith a strong government in place that has managed to keep people employed andtaken care of./.
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