Since the two most important and longest holidays of the year, New Year’s Eve and Lunar New Year, extend over the entire month, the economic peculiarities of January are more clearly reflected in the figures.

In addition, the world situation continued to be complicated and unpredictable in January. The reopening of China brings many opportunities, such as the opportunity to expand the export market of Vietnam’s strong products, but also many difficulties and challenges.

The socio-economic situation continued to be positive, since the number of working days in January 2023 was only 2/3 that of the previous month and the same period.

The macro-economy remained stable, inflation was controlled, growth was encouraged, the main balance sheets were essentially guaranteed (government budget receipts increased by 12.3% vs. estimate in January and by 8.1% over the same period; trade surplus of 3.6%). billion USD; Food and energy security guaranteed; Labor supply generally meets demand). The money and banking markets are stable, the pressure on exchange rate and interest rate management remains difficult but is gradually easing.

Important industries and areas are developing steadily. Agricultural, forestry and fishing production grows, gets good seasons, gets prizes. Total retail sales of consumer goods and services in January increased by 20% compared to 2022 and by 34.2% compared to 2019. The newly registered FDI capital was 3.1 times higher, showing that foreign investors continue to invest and continue to believe in Vietnam’s investment environment…

In the Monday morning issue, February 6, 2023, Vietnamese business magazine will devote the entire section focus to reflect and analyze the image Vietnam’s economy in January 2023 The figures and suggested solutions for the coming months predict that difficulties and challenges will outweigh opportunities and advantages.

Bag Includes items:

– Master unusual price fluctuations from the beginning of the year. (Anh Tuyet – Tien Dung).

– Industrial production experienced difficulties in the spring. (Mh Duc).

– Departure for export destination 2023. (Huyen Vy).

– Inflationary pressures in 2023 will not be too great. (Huong loan).

– The transport industry paid out record capital. (Brother Tu).

– Adding “Energy” to help companies overcome difficulties. (Galaxy).

Among many other interesting articles:

– “Handbook” on preventing and fighting corruption and negativity. (Nguyen Quoc Uy).

– Adverse business conditions, small and medium-sized banks face risks. (Anh Nhi).

– “Bright Door” to restore the corporate bond market. (Snow Nhi).

– Banks are allowed to relax their capital adequacy ratio. (dance style).

– House prices are unchanged, but transactions tend to decrease. (Phan Duong).

– Organizations overcome difficulties and actively turn risks into threats. (Khanh Vy – Hoang Viet).

– Green development: survival of the company. (Luu Ha).

– Many challenges for the leather and shoe industry in the new year. (song Ha).

– Implementation of the “Vietnam Digital Data Year”. (Thuy Dieu – Duc Phan – Hong Vinh).

– China’s reopening: A boost to growth and inflation. (A Huy).

– Can tax increases level the rich-poor paradox? (Ly Ha).