Economy expected to grow by 5.6% in H1/2011.

By bne IntelliNews June 3, 2011
Vietnam's economy is forecasted to expand 5.6% in the first half of this year. As reported by Dow Jones International News, the Ministry of Planning and Investment stated that the gross domestic product (GDP) for the first half of this year is likely to be below the growth of 6.16% recorded for the first half of last year. The gross value of the agricultural sector is expected to increase 1.9%, the industry and construction sector is likely to grow 6.6%, whereas that of the services sector is expected to increase 6.3% during the period.

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