VietNamNet Bridge – The government has set its sights for
the nation’s economy to expand at a quicker 6.2% GDP rate for 2015 as
strong exports continue to drive growth and it tries to invigorate them
to offset weak domestic demand. SEE MORE The World Bank (WB) has said Vietnam might obtain GDP growth of 7%,
instead of 5.6%, this year if the country makes clear what it wants. SEE MORE The price of RON95 gasoline was slashed by 1,900 VND down to 16,270
VND on the afternoon of January 21, according to the Vietnam National
Petroleum Group (Petrolimex). SEE MORE Oil dropped after capping its first weekly gain in two months as
investors weigh rising OPEC against speculation supply from outside the
group will slow. SEE MORE The recent devaluation of the Vietnamese dong has made things more
difficult for importers, and increased the national debt burden. SEE MORE