Vietnam, a global manufacturing hub, is targeting growth of between six and 6.5 percent this year. Photo: Nhac NGUYEN / AFPSource: AFPVietnam's economy grew by more than six percent in the first half of 2024, government figures showed Saturday, as analysts said more reforms are needed to further boost the economy. The upswing was the result of "several measures" taken to improve supply chains, the foreign exchange market and public investment, the GSO said. Despite such improvement, an International Monetary Fund analyst said Vietnam "needs a new wave of reforms" following a visit to the country late June. Vietnam is targeting growth of between six and 6.5 percent this year, up on the 5.05 percent seen in 2023.
