HANOI -- The Vietnamese economy grew 5.33% in the July-September period from a year earlier, according to data released by the country's General Statistics Office on Friday, accelerating from the previous quarter thanks to the recovery in tourism.
Tourism recovers, but growth still below pre-COVID levels
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Tourists walk along a street in the ancient town of Hoi An. Recovery in the tourism industry helped boost Vietnam's economy in the July-September quarter. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)
HANOI -- The Vietnamese economy grew 5.33% in the July-September period from a year earlier, according to data released by the country's General Statistics Office on Friday, accelerating from the previous quarter thanks to the recovery in tourism.