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Dear readers,
Among the 15 key goals set out in the 2022 socio-economic development plan, which was adopted
under the 15th National Assembly’s Resolution No. 32/2021/QH15, GDP growth is to be 6-6.5 per
cent this year.

What economic scenario should be applied, then, to achieve such an ambitious target in the context
of Covid-19?

The pandemic will remain a real threat to Vietnam and the world as a whole in 2022, but the country
is surely now able to live with it and, in the meantime, speed up its socio-economic recovery and
development.
Vietnam suffered its heaviest losses from the pandemic last year. However, its macro-economic
situation remained positive, thus laying an important foundation for economic growth this year.
With many of the difficulties resulting from the pandemic still in place, it is necessary to adopt more
suitable policies and measures to support businesses and individuals and recover and sustainably
develop the economy.

During the 13th annual Vietnam Economic Scenario Forum, held on January 14 by VnEconomy -
Vietnam Economic Times in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and with the theme
“Recovery & Acceleration of Growth: From Politics and Economic Stimulus Strategies to the
Resilience of Industries, Localities and Businesses”, many speakers, including domestic and
international economists and analysts, policy makers and managers, shared their views on Vietnam’s
economic prospects in 2022.

All agreed that the country’s socio-economic situation will look better this year than last.

Many forecast that Vietnam’s GDP growth will rise by 5.5 per cent or even exceed 6 per cent, from
2.58 per cent in 2021.

This is by no means out of reach for Vietnam, provided that the pandemic can be kept under control.
Our Cover Story in this February issue focuses on discussions raised by those attending the Vietnam
Economic Scenario Forum, which identified both opportunities and challenges for the country in its
efforts to accelerate economic recovery and development.

We provide information on the economic scenarios to be selected for Vietnam in the new global
economic context and changes in global economic value chains that may impact its economic
recovery and development program in 2022.
I hope you enjoy this month’s issue.

DR. CHU VAN LAM
Editor-in-Chief