(MPI) - The Ministry of Planning and Investment, in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), hold a workshop on the Asia-Pacific Regional Economic Outlook on November 18 to provide Vietnam with an overarching view of the regional economic landscape.

A view of the workshop. Photo: MPI

The workshop was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the State Bank of Vietnam, and other units under the MPI.

At the workshop, both sides exchanged and discussed key issues in Vietnam’s socio-economic development over recent years, presented perspectives as well as proposed solutions to promote the development of the country’s key sectors, including agriculture, industry, construction, and services.

IMF economist Johannes Weigand highlighted Vietnam’s strong economic recovery in the first half of 2024 and its continued positive growth trajectory. He also shared insights into various economic policies, growth forecasts, inflation trends, and the shifting investment capital flows in the Asia-Pacific region.

The IMF acknowledged Vietnam’s impressive development achievements in recent years and emphasized its readiness to support Vietnam through policy consultations and oversight, offering recommendations for building a well-suited development roadmap.

Nguyen The Ngan, Director of the Department of Finance and Currency, under the MPI spoke highly of the IMF’s assessments, forecasts, and policy recommendations concerning the Asia-Pacific economic situation and Vietnam's development outlook. He also noted the global financial and monetary trends following recent developments and their potential impact on Vietnam.

The MPI recognized the value of the IMF’s recommendations as an important reference for policy formulation, Ngan said, suggesting the IMF to continue its partnership with Vietnam by maintaining dialogue and providing economic policy consultations in the future./.

Bao Linh

Ministry of Planning and Investment