Vietnam aims for dual goal in 2022 economic development plan

The Prime Minister has issued a directive on formulating the 2022 socio-economic development plan, in which Vietnam strives to achieve the dual goal of virus containment and economic growth.

The PM has directed that Vietnam must achieve the dual goal of virus containment and economic growth in 2022.
The PM has directed that Vietnam must achieve the dual goal of virus containment and economic growth in 2022.

In the directive, the head of government asked ministries, agencies and local authorities to identify opportunities and challenges next year, and set out general goals for the year.

He also called for the thorough and accurate assessment of all achievements and difficulties in 2021, especially the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, so that remedies can be prepared.

With regards to the dual goal, Vietnam is determined to implement effective COVID-19 prevention measures, notably a widespread vaccination campaign so that herd immunity can be achieved in early 2022.

In his directive, the PM also outlined the major orientations for drawing up the state budget estimates for 2022 and the finance-budget plan for the next three years.