August’s data shows an opposite tendency between internal and external factors. On one hand, the impact of recent fiscal measures, such as the VAT reduction and the increase in the base salary, on consumer confidence seems to be effective. Domestic consumption has renewed its acceleration this month alongside hotter inflation steaming from food and traffic indices. On the other hand, export turnover declined at a more significant pace in August. It is worth noting that the export value of August last year was a historic high, mainly originating from the explosive U.S. and EU consumption after a long period of pandemic. The situation has changed significantly from the peak when retailers and wholesalers fell into overstocking, resulting in fewer new orders to manufacturing hubs, including Vietnam. Hence, we believe that it will take more time for Vietnam’s economy to rely its growth engine on external factors.