Vietnam’s economy decelerated significantly in 4Q22 under growing global uncertainties and the fading low-base effect. Economic growth just reaches 5.92% YoY this quarter when trade activities step into the red territory, and the resultant export-oriented manufacturing keeps decelerating. It is foreseeable that domestic production would slow down further when the global tendency of tightening monetary policy needs more time to pivot. External demand and subsequent new orders to contract manufacturers, including Vietnam, would remain gloomy. On the upside, domestic consumption remains favorable due to the upcoming shopping season, and inflation remains under control, allowing the government to pursue policies for economic growth.