Vietnam is set to achieve a GDP growth rate of 5.8% in 2014, a bit
higher than in 2013, and many lawmakers and experts believe this target
is ambitious, but feasible. SEE MORE Gold prices on the domestic market have declined sharply to around
VND35.7 million/tael – a record low since June 28. However, they are
still VND4.2 million/tael higher than those on the global market. SEE MORE VietNamNet Bridge – If counting on the state owned enterprises’
(SOEs) loans not guaranteed by the government, the total public debt of
Vietnam would be 95 percent of GDP, far exceeding the safety line of 60
percent of GDP. SEE MORE SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Crude prices fell
sharply on Monday, with ICE Brent crude futures falling by more than
$2/bbl, on easing supply concerns following a deal between leading world
powers and Iran to halt Tehran’s nuclear programme. SEE MORE (VOV) -Gold prices on the domestic market have declined sharply to
around VND35.7 million/tael – a record low since June 28. However, they
are still VND4.2 million/tael higher than those on the global market. SEE MORE