Vietnam’s economic growth accelerated in
the second quarter after the central bank cut interest rates to revive
lending to businesses and rising foreign investment boosted the nation’s
exports. SEE MORE With gross domestic product (GDP) growing 4.9% and inflation picking
up 2.4% against end-2012, the socioeconomic situation in the year’s
first half was relatively good, said Do Thuc, director general of the
General Statistics Office (GSO). SEE MORE 08:53 AM @ 04/07/2013
HA NOI (VNS)— The export tax on coal will rise by 3 per cent to reach 13
per cent from July 7, prompting Vinacomin to cut its shipments by more
than half to between 400,000-500,000 tonnes a month.SEE MOREHA NOI (VNS)— As the gold price continues to fluctuate, most
commercial banks have boosted their gold holding services in a move to
cater the local tradition of hoarding the precious metal. SEE MORE VietNamNet Bridge – The latest statistics show that Vietnam is on
track to keep inflation under control. However, experts warn there is
no room for complacency as market prices fluctuate in the second half of
the year. SEE MORE
