Goldman Sachs Sees Value in European Real Estate Stocks Despite Sharp Selloff 
China Manufacturing PMI Hits 12-Month High Amid Energy Price Concerns 
Asian Currencies Hold Steady Amid U.S.-Israel-Iran Tensions and BOJ Signals 
Iran Strikes Oil Tanker Near Dubai Amid U.S. Threats and Ongoing Middle East Conflict 
Oil Prices Dip as Trump Eyes Iran De-escalation, Hormuz Closure Persists 
U.S. Stock Futures Surge After WSJ Report on Trump's Iran War Exit Strategy 
U.S. Trade Rep Dismisses WTO's Future Role After Failed Cameroon Summit 
Gold Prices Rebound in Asia Amid Iran War Ceasefire Hopes 
South Korea Manufacturing PMI Hits 4-Year High in March 2025 Driven by Semiconductor Demand 
Dollar Surges to Nine-Month High as Middle East Tensions Drive Safe-Haven Demand 
Japan Business Sentiment Rises as Iran War Fuels Inflation Fears, BOJ Rate Hike Looms 
WTO Ministerial Collapse Leaves Global Digital Trade Rules in Limbo 
RBC Capital: European Medtech Firms Show Minimal Middle East and Energy Risk Exposure 
U.S. Dollar Posts Strong Monthly Gain Amid Middle East Conflict Despite Late Dip 
South Korea's Exports Hit Record High in March on AI-Driven Chip Demand 
Bessent: Global Oil Market Well Supplied as U.S. Eyes Hormuz Navigation Control 
Oil Prices Climb as Middle East Conflict Keeps Supply Risks Elevated 
Vietnam Sets Ambitious Economic Growth Target for Q4 2024
Vietnam is striving for robust economic growth in the final quarter of 2024, intending to expand its GDP by 7.6%-8%, according to the country's planning minister. This goal aligns with the government's commitment to maintain its full-year target of 7% growth.
Q3 Economic Performance Highlights Resilience
Government data released recently shows that Vietnam's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 5.33% year-on-year in the third quarter. This rate surpassed the 4.05% expansion of the second quarter, showcasing the country's resilience in the face of challenges, including natural disasters that impacted the economy last month.
Focus on Sustained Economic Momentum
The positive performance in Q3 strengthens confidence in meeting the 7% growth target for 2024. Despite external economic pressures and internal challenges, Vietnam's economy remains on a strong upward trajectory, contributing to its position as one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia.
Conclusion
Vietnam’s strategic focus on boosting economic growth is evident as it aims for a 7.6%-8% GDP expansion in Q4 2024, staying on track to meet the annual growth target. The Q3 growth demonstrates the country's resilience and continued economic momentum.
