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2023 marks a challenging year for the world economy with the slowdown of consumption and production activities and escalating geopolitical tensions. Amidst global uncertainties, Vietnam demonstrated a high level of resilience and recorded a respectable annual GDP growth rate of 5.05% in 2023, which is 1.5 times higher than the global average. In addition, the stable flow of FDI capital in 2023, which was mainly directed towards the manufacturing sector, placed Vietnam among the most important links in the global supply chain.

There’s a clear appetite for international expansion and development among the global mid-market. Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR) has shown that 52% of mid-market firms are focused on international markets as part of their forward-looking strategies.

Apple’s recent visit to Vietnam by CEO Tim Cook signifies a significant commitment by the tech giant to the Southeast Asian nation. This commitment extends beyond mere words, as Apple has pledged to increase spending on local suppliers, highlighting Vietnam’s growing importance in the company’s global supply chain.

Grant Thornton Vietnam is pleased to release Grant Thornton International's Women in Business Report 2024, marking 20 years of surveying on women senior management in mid-market companies globally.