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Vietnam a silver lining in Asian economy: Asia Society

Vietnam is a silver lining in the Asian economy in 2019, according to Vice President of the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) Wendy Cutler.
Vietnam a silver lining in Asian economy: Asia Society ảnh 1Vice President of the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) Wendy Cutler (Photo: Asia Society)

New York (VNA) – Vietnam is a silverlining in the Asian economy in 2019, according to Vice President of the AsiaSociety Policy Institute (ASPI) Wendy Cutler.

Speaking at a recent workshop on the future ofAsia held by the ASPI in New York, the official said Vietnam has emerged as a silverlining in the regional economy with an economic growth of over 6 percent overthe past two years.

She also highlighted opportunities theComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)will bring to the Southeast Asian country, adding that as one of the first sixcountries to sign the deal, Vietnam could optimise benefits from the CPTPP.

In mid-November, the Conference Board economicconsultancy organisation predicted Vietnam will be a bright spot in the globaleconomy and have plenty of room to boost economic growth in 2019.

According to the organisation, the economy isprojected to expand by 7 percent in the coming year.-VNA
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