(Reuters) - Vietnam's economic growth will quicken to an annual rate of
5.4 percent in the first quarter ending March, a government think tank
forecast on Monday. SEE MORE (Reuters) - Commodity currencies nursed hefty losses on Friday, as
investors sent the Australian dollar to 5 1/2 year lows as they bet on
the Australian central bank reducing interest rates when it meets next
week. SEE MORE Given that signs of a recovery in crude oil demand are still elusive and
a cut in supply is still not visible, when the slide in prices might
halt remains an unanswered question for analysts. SEE MORE VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang
Vinh has said tumbling global oil prices will leave no serious impact
on Vietnam’s economic growth and State budget collections this year. SEE MORE Plunging oil prices are spurring domestic consumption in Vietnam in a
boost to the economy. They also threaten the country’s efforts to curb
its budget deficit, presenting a dilemma for the government. SEE MORE