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Vietnam's Prime Minister Says He's Confident of 6.7% Growth Goal

  • Prime minister says inflation won’t be sacrificed for growth
  • Indicators signal stronger GDP growth in 3rd and 4th quarters

Vietnamese PM Says Steps Will Be Taken to Meet GDP Goal

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Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said he is confident economic growth this year will meet a government goal of 6.7 percent without adding to inflation, despite weak expansion last quarter.

Vietnam is taking steps to bolster the economy as the nation seeks to retain its status as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, the premier said in an interview at the Government Office in Hanoi on May 27.