Vietnam’s socio-economic development is progressing steadily, with economic growth likely to reach 5.8 percent this year, according to a Government report.

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 VietNamNet Bridge – Although Moody’s upgraded Vietnam’s credit rating last month, ANZ Vietnam Bank said in its latest report that the nation still needs to do much more to unlock its full potential given challenges ahead.

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 VietNamNet Bridge – The 2013 Constitution breaks new ground in several aspects while stressing that economic growth should be combined with social progress, equity and environmental protection, a leading legislator says.

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 VietNamNet Bridge – Several scenarios for Vietnam’s economy have been put forth at a recent seminar organised by the Ministry of Planning and Investment. Report by Vietnam Business Forum.

 VietNamNet Bridge – At a recent seminar entitled "Prospects for Vietnam's Economy in 2014: Resonance Policy Effect" organised by the Ministry of Planning and Investment, participants put forth several scenarios for Vietnam's economy.

To avoid a potential return to high-inflation and macro-economic instability, some lawmakers suggested the 2014 growth target should drop to a more moderate 5.5 per cent, cutting half a percentage point from the original target of 6 per cent.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has called on ministries, sectors and localities to continue strongly applying measures to stabilise the macro-economy and rein in inflation.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The total value of goods in stock declined in the first six months as production output was lower than in the same period last year,

 Hanoi People’s Council concludes seventh session; Official extends eternal gratitude to war veterans; Platform DK1 marks 24th founding anniversary

 VietNamNet Bridge – Banks reported a continued rise in bad debt in the first five months of this year with potentially irrecoverable debt soaring by 36.5% compared to the end of 2012.

 The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that it will continue its 85-billion-dollar monthly bond purchase program to spur economic growth.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The country's maximum economic growth would be 5.35 per cent this year, according to the Viet Nam Annual Economic Report 2013 that was unveiled in the capital on May 27.

 After a marked downturn over the past two years, the global economy is expected to gain momentum slowly for the rest of 2013 and 2014 on the back of accommodative monetary policies in developed and developing economies,