vietnams castle in the sand

Vietnam’s castle in the sand

Entering the second quarter of 2010, Vietnam’s real estate market has seen rapid development in line with the country’s economic growth. A real estate fever has become a focus at the moment.
yearly growth targets well within reach

Yearly growth targets well within reach

With credit expansion much slower than expected in the first half of 2010, the authority might be under pressure to boost monetary expansion in the second half to ensure the annual economic growth target.

Economy sees high growth

Vietnam saw high economic growth in the first half of this year, implying that the economy had got its groove back.
economic growth to briskly roll into 2011

Economic growth to briskly roll into 2011

The government is confident the economy will continue its impressive growth trajectory into next year.
wise words articulate fresh growth mantra

Wise words articulate fresh growth mantra

International donors are offering words of wisdom to Vietnam’s authorities to ensure the country’s further economic growth and address post-global financial crisis challenges.

Brighter economic outlook

Economists are optimistic with Vietnam’s economic growth even as rising inflation takes a bite out of gains made over the last few years.
inflation bites at growth

Inflation bites at growth

High inflation has left its imprint on Vietnam’s economic growth this year. Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) statistics reveal that the economy grew by 7.43 per cent over the past three months, down from the 7.8 per cent growth recorded in the first quarter of 2007.
phuc sketches out 2008 key priorities

Phuc sketches out 2008 key priorities

Vietnam recorded spectacular economic growth in 2007, but challenges are looming on the horizon. The government has set a goal that some targets for the 2006-2010 five-year socio-economic development plan will be realised by 2008.
hot property report tempered with cooling talk

Hot property report tempered with cooling talk

Ho Chi Minh City is one of the most attractive places for buying property as robust economic growth fuels demand for residences, offices and hotels, claims a PricewaterhouseCoopers report.
economic engine is humming along nicely

Economic engine is humming along nicely

Ho Chi Minh City is lifting the bar on its socio-economic growth targets for 2008. The city’s people’s council has targeted a gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 12.7-13 per cent for 2008 against 12.6 per cent in 2007.
southern hub knocking over its growth targets

Southern hub knocking over its growth targets

Ho Chi Minh City’s stunning economic growth this year is a strong indication of the city’s future 2006-2010 socio-economic development plan successes, said experts.
a winning vision for the future

A winning vision for the future

The newly ratified cabinet, with younger faces and astreamlined administrative system, must face up to sustaining a high economic growth rate in the context of Vietnam’s WTO accession.

PM tough on corruption

The government is wasting no time in continuing the fight against corruption this year, with the prime minister urging his officials to tackle administration reform and waste issues, in a bid to maintain high and sustainable economic growth.
reforms rev up economic growth

Reforms rev up economic growth

Legal and administrative reforms and improved business policies contributed to high economic growth, higher export revenues and a flourishing in foreign investment during 2006, the government concluded in its year-end cabinet meeting last week.

Successful shot at social economic targets

Vietnam is more likely to achieve its social economic growth targets this year, as the country has witnessed positive results in key industries so far, according to the government’s regular meeting last week on reviewing January-October social economic development.