inflation restraint and economic growth dual objectives

Inflation restraint and economic growth - dual objectives

The government spokesman emphasised on the importance of lowering inflation while increasing growth during this month’s regular government press conference on January 29.
britain urges bold g8 action on global economy

Britain urges bold G8 action on global economy

British Prime Minister David Cameron called on his fellow G8 leaders on Wednesday to start work now on agreeing "bold steps" to help boost global economic growth, ahead of a summit he will host in June.
economy getting back on its feet

Economy getting back on its feet

Vietnam has successfully curbed inflation in step with a suitable economic growth rate in 2012.
boosting the development triangle

Boosting the development triangle

Greater capital investments and international cooperation are being promoted for developing the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area in a bid to leverage the region’s socio-economic growth.
interest rates set to be fired up

Interest rates set to be fired up

The government is hinting that it would try to lower lending interest rates to boost economic growth. This comes as the consumer price index stabilises to single digits, but officials still stress that inflation control is the top priority next year.
a guiding hand to direct banks

A guiding hand to direct banks

Controlling inflation and restructuring the banking system are big challenges for the State Bank in 2012. VIR’s Trinh Trang talks with State Bank Governor Nguyen Van Binh on the outcome of the central bank’s efforts in 2012 and the road ahead for 2013.
dearth of funds results in a road of misery for hoa binh

Dearth of funds results in a road of misery for Hoa Binh

The shortage of funds for upgrading a damaged national road that snakes through mountainous Hoa Binh province is posing hardships for thousands of people and stalling economic growth.
asian markets fall ahead of us growth data

Asian markets fall ahead of US growth data

Asian markets were lower on Friday as dealers looked ahead to the release later in the day of US economic growth figures, while Hong Kong eased on profit-taking after posting 10 straight days of gains.
economic growth turns positive

Economic growth turns positive

The socio-economic performance has recorded positive movements, signalled by bright signs like declining lending interest rate, stable exchange rate, higher foreign currency reserve and lower inventory level.
us stocks sink on sour imf growth outlook

US stocks sink on sour IMF growth outlook

US stocks skidded Tuesday after the IMF cut its global economic growth forecasts and investors braced for the start of a poor third-quarter earnings season.
growth rate to be blunted to match reality

Growth rate to be blunted to match reality

Vietnam’s economic growth rate for 2012 is poised to be adjusted.
fdi keeps the nation smiling

FDI keeps the nation smiling

About $8 billion of foreign direct investment is expected to flow into Vietnam this year, significantly boosting economic growth and local currency stability.
oil prices drop after g7 call for more production

Oil prices drop after G7 call for more production

Global oil prices eased Wednesday after a call by the Group of Seven nations for to increase output and the US Federal Reserve released a report showing US economic growth dull but not dire.
european stocks slip on weak china trade figures

European stocks slip on weak China trade figures

European stock markets slipped lower in thin trading on Friday as poor data raised concern about slowing economic growth in the Asian powerhouse nation.
clinton to visit south sudan on major africa trip

Clinton to visit South Sudan on major Africa trip

will visit troubled on an 11-day trip starting this week aimed at spurring economic growth, peace and security, according to a US official.