Vietnam: Strong Growth Supports Efforts to Strengthen Financial Soundness and Fiscal Sustainability

Vietnam’s economy grew strongly at 7.1 percent in 2018 and is expected to grow at 6.6 percent in 2019 with inflation contained at below the authorities’ target of 4 percent, according to the preliminary assessment by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) after its Annual Consultation Visit to the country from January 9 to 17, 2019.

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Vietnam: Strong Growth Prospect but Continued Efforts Needed to Strengthen Financial Soundness and Fiscal Sustainability

Vietnam’s economy rebounded strongly in 2017 with positive short-term outlook, aided by improved global prospects and strengthened domestic demand, according to the 2017 Annual Consultation Report on Vietnam published by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) today.

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