Vietnam always considers its people as the center, the subject, the main resource, and the goal of development, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed at a grand ceremony on September 1 to mark the 76th National Day (September 2). The ceremony was held online in Hanoi and 194 places around the world.

Vietnam’s economy has been firm on the recovery track, with the GDP growth in the second quarter at 7.72% year-on-year, the highest second-quarter growth since 2011.

Vietnam’s economy has performed well amid a difficult global environment in the first six months of the year.

The authorities are committed to protecting investors' lawful rights amid recent arrests of executives of securities companies due to their illegal acts on the market.

The country’s economic performance next year will remain solid despite strong headwinds.