IMF experts hail Vietnam’s economic changes

At a reception for the IMF delegation on April 21, Chairman of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Economic Affairs Nguyen Van Binh briefed them on Vietnam’s development plans towards 2020, which will focus on fine-tuning institutions, stabilizing the macro-economy, controlling inflation, reforming fiscal policies and businesses, and equitizing state-owned enterprises. 

Binh glowingly spoke of the practical and efficient cooperation between Vietnam and the IMF, especially in policy consultation for banking and finance.

He briefed the guests on Vietnam’s socio-economic development directions and tasks for 2016-2020 adopted at the 12 th National Party Congress.

Mr Nelmes praised positive changes in Vietnam’s monetary and exchange policies, contributing to stabilizing the macro-economy, maintaining growth momentum, and meeting essential social needs. 

He also reiterated the IMF’s commitment to continued cooperation with Vietnam in the years to come.