Vietnam's Economic Growth Slows in 2023 on Weaker Overseas Demand
- Vietnam's economy grew 5.05% in 2023, below the government's 6.5% target
- Growth slowed from 8.02% in 2022 due to slowing overseas demand
- Export hub suffered from drop in export orders
- Weighed down by slowing global economy and manufacturing
- Still Southeast Asian manufacturing leader, but facing economic headwinds