Vietnam Industry and Trade News Review – December 25, 2019
A. MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK & ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT 1. 2020 Growth Optimism Financial experts are bullish on the coming year, projecting a 7.15% GDP growth, which exceeds the National Assembly’s conservative target of 6.6–6.8%. This optimism stems from Vietnam’s increasing geopolitical influence as the ASEAN Chair and a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. 2. Institutional Reforms The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is prioritizing ease of doing business: B. ENERGY SECTOR TRENDS & CHALLENGES…