After a period of downturn, many of Vietnam's main export products, such as textiles and footwear, have shown strong recovery, achieving double-digit growth rates.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a test for Vietnamese businesses as many have been and will be struggling to recover for the foreseeable future. Those who emerge from the crisis will have proven their mettle by overcoming an unprecedented and difficult time, said business leaders.

Economic experts predicted that Vietnam’s exports to the US, mainly textiles and footwear, would continue to increase if local exporters could meet technical standards and requirements.