Vietnam is a bright spot

Brian Lee, an economist at Maybank Securities, delves into Vietnam's robust economic performance despite inflationary pressures. He highlights the significant surge in exports and industrial output, particularly in the electronics sector, fueled by foreign direct investment. The discussion also covers the promising growth outlook for GDP, driven by a rebound in manufacturing and retail, notably supported by tourism. Additionally, Brian addresses the challenges facing textiles and seafood sectors and hints at potential interventions regarding the depreciation of the Vietnamese dong.