Strong virus response helps Vietnam’s economy weather pandemic

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by Alice Philipson and Tran Thi Minh Ha HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) — A strong response to the coronavirus pandemic, surging exports and healthy public spending have helped Vietnam buck a global recession in 2020 and fast-track its recovery, with analysts predicting it will likely enjoy one of the highest growth rates in the world. But the pain is not over for some sectors with containment measures and border disruptions hammering the country’s tourism industry, and […]