Jakarta (VNA) –♌ Indonesianmedia have applauded Vietnam’s success in curbing the spread of the COVID-19pandemic, which helps the country’s economy to expand.

In a recent interview, IndonesianAmbassador to Vietnam Ibnu Hadi affirmed that the key to Vietnam's success isfast decision-making from the Government which receive support and are closelyobserved by all levels of society. COVID-19 has indeed hit the world economy,including Vietnam, Ibnu said, pointing out that Vietnam's economy is still growing positively.While economies across the globe contract due to the pandemic, Vietnam posted agrowth of 3.82 percent in the first quarter of 2020, the diplomatstated. Even though Vietnam was hardest hit by COVID-19 outbreaksin Q2, the country’s economy increased 0.36 percent. Vietnam recently adjusted down its economicgrowth target to 2 - 2.5 percent this year due to the pandemic, but theforecast still remains positive compared to other countries in the region, theAmbassador said. According to Ibnu, Vietnam's economy isquite dependent on exports. But thanks to accurate evaluationsand projections, the Vietnamese Government has devised measures to cushion thenegative impact of COVID-19 by creating optimal conditions for exporters duringthe pandemic period and boosting the production of key export items such asgarment, footwear and medical equipment. As a result, the economy remains resilientand enjoys positive growth which has gained admiration of various countries in theregion and the world, the diplomat noted. During its second wave of infections, Vietnam also quickly rolled out preventive measures in confirmedoutbreaks instead of imposing large-scale restrictions, which kept the economyrunning, he added.  So far Vietnam had recorded 1,069 positivecases, with 35 deaths, and 999 patients have recovered./.