Compared to the end of 2016, Vietnam’s foreign exchange reserve to date has doubled.

There has been a positive shift in the credit structure that provides strong support to economic growth, with a major part of outstanding loans channeled to priority fields.

Vietnam's continued trade surplus helps strengthen its forex position.

With fewer concerns about currency and external stability, Vietnam’s central bank is likely to be more comfortable with delivering interest rate cuts to support growth.

This resulted in more than VND46 trillion (US$2 billion) being pumped into the economy.