Vietnam has shifted its strategy from “zero COVID-19” to safely and flexibly adapting to and effectively controlling the pandemic, helping to maintain economic activities. Such policies and strategies have consolidated public confidence in the Government, and encouraged them to join hands in pandemic containment and economic development. As a result, in the first nine months of this year, the national GDP was up only 1.42 percent. For a firm macro foundation, the country has issued unprecedented incentives for people and businesses affected by COVID-19, and made timely adjustments to policies. Each locality has also adopted their own ways in implementing policies and guidelines of the Government to achieve the dual goals of pandemic combat and economic development.
