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VN among global top 20 growth drivers but unlikely to maintain pace

Vietnam is among the top 20 contributors to global economic growth, according to a Bloomberg analysis of International Monetary Fund (IMF) data.

IMF, ILO pledge further support for Vietnam

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue to work with and assist Vietnam in policy consultancy and capacity improvement, the IMF’s newly-accredited Resident Representative in Vietnam Francois Painchaud has said.

IMF calls for deeper reforms in Vietnam’s pension system

Vietnam’s population will be aging rapidly in the coming decades, so introducing deeper reforms in the pension system is now a priority, the IMF said in a recent report on the country’s economic outlook.

 

Vietnam wants more support from IMF: Party official

Vietnam hoped that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue cooperating closely with the country and provide it with more assistance, training and policy consultancy, a senior Party official has said.

 

Vietnam wants to receive IMF’s policy consultancy

The Vietnamese Government hopes to receive consultancy from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to better its security market, price regulation and macro-economic policies, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has said.

 

IMF: 'Dangerous undercurrents' threaten global economy

 One of the most comprehensive studies of the state of banking and markets since the financial crisis warns that "dangerous undercurrents" are a rising threat to the world economy.

Vietnam advised to tighten monetary policies

Fitch Ratings has advised Vietnam to gradually tighten monetary policies to stabilize the macro economy and have an opportunity for investment level upgrading.

IMF: US tariffs could undermine global trade

 The Trump administration's trade policies are likely to hurt the US economy and undermine the world's trade system, the IMF has warned.

PM praises WB, IMF’s support for Vietnam’s development

The Vietnamese Government appreciates consultations of the WB and IMF on the management of the macro-economic policy in Vietnam, helping the country maintain macro-economic stability and low inflation rate.

IMF issues warning on global debt

 The International Monetary Fund says that high global debt is a concern. In a new report, the IMF says governments should use the current strong economic growth to strengthen their finances.

Trump administration, world financial officials clash over trade

 The Trump administration had a simple but stark message for world financial leaders who gathered in Washington on Thursday amid worries about rising U.S. protectionism: fair trade means tit-for-tat tariffs.

IMF, global finance leaders fret over populist backlash

 World finance leaders on Thursday decried a growing populist backlash against globalization and pledged to take steps to ensure trade and economic integration benefited more people currently left behind.

VN wants more IMF macro-economic policy consultations

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has expressed his hope to receive more macro-economy policy consultations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the time ahead.

Fear of Inflation has returned as petrol price rises

VietNamNet Bridge - The petrol price increase was the major cause behind the higher consumer price index (CPI) in April, the highest increase in the last five years in the same period.  

PM meets with leaders of OECD, IMF

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 26 met with Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Angel Gurria, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde,

Yuan's effect on VN economy uncertain

With the International Monetary Fund including China's yuan in its elite reserve currency basket, impacts from the step on Viet Nam's economy will depend on its preparation, according to experts.

IMF head warns of weaker global growth

 The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned global growth is likely to be weaker this year than last.

Greek debt crisis: IMF wary of third bailout

 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is very wary of any financial contribution to a third Greek bailout.

Greek debt crisis: MPs prepare for second vote on bailout reforms

 The Greek parliament is to vote later on a second set of reforms needed to secure its bailout deal.

Greece debt crisis: IMF attacks EU over bailout terms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has fiercely criticised the bailout deal offered to Greece by the eurozone.