Vietnam expects to grow at 6.5-7 percent for the next five years, according to a Government report tabled recently at the National Assembly on socio-economic development in 2015 and 2011-15 as well as the targets for the next five years. It forecasts GDP growth to be 6.7 percent in 2016. SEE MORE Fitch Ratings has affirmed Viet Nam's long-term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings (IDRs) at ‘BB-' with a stable outlook. SEE MORE The State Bank’s policies on the dollar have influenced consumers, many of whom are not saving gold to preserve their assets. However, they continue to hold dollars. SEE MORE Agreeing to respectfully disagree was one of very few assenting points reached by association heads representing the biodiesel, ethanol and advanced biofuel groups during a candid debate about the renewable fuel standard (RFS), policy amendments and the best course of action to maintain and grow the industry. SEE MORE Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a project worth 3.6 million USD to help Viet Nam to build its own carbon market following an application from the Ministry of Planning and Investment. SEE MORE
