IMF Urges Vietnam to Temper Public Investment Amid Inflation Concerns
The IMF's Deputy Director for Asia-Pacific highlighted Vietnam's need to balance rapid growth with macroeconomic stability. The official cautioned against expanding public investment, citing risks of increased inflation, and stressed the necessity of structural reforms.
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