Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued a directive on socioeconomic development and budget estimates in 2018, setting a target of 6.4-6.8 percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate. SEE MORE The Vietnam gross domestic product jumped to 6.2% for the three months leading up to July on the back of a resurgence in exports of Samsung Electronics, reports the Nikkei Asian Review. SEE MORE Expectations of positive corporate earnings reports will lead Vietnamese shares up this week, especially financial-banking stocks, analysts say. SEE MORE Local and international economic experts said on June 27 the country would find it hard to meet the gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6.7% this year as the first quarter saw modest growth. SEE MORE The State budget revenue as a proportion of gross domestic product (GDP) in the 2016-2020 period will still hover around 20-21%, according to an action program just issued by the Government to implement Resolution 07-NQ/TW of the Politburo. SEE MORE