The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) forecasts that in 2023, Vietnam's economy will have the best growth rate in ASEAN, reaching 6.2%.

The forum was attended by senior officials, government representatives, famous scholars, leading regional researchers, business representatives from 10 ASEAN countries, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Deputy Secretary General of ASEAN, representatives of leaders of Khanh Hoa province and guests from international and regional organizations.

Vietnam and ASEAN +3 (Japan, the Republic of Korea, and India) are seeking to step up economic co-operation towards boosting economic recovery and development, whilst repelling impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Under the theme of “Strengthening the ASEAN Plus Three Cooperation for Economic and Financial Resilience in the face of Emerging Challenges”, the 18th East Asia Forum was held virtually on December 10.