Economic Update – Solid steps towards a “new normal”

• Vietnam’s 2Q20 GDP edged up 0.4% yoy, the slowest second quarter growth rate in a decade. Real GDP grew 1.8% yoy in 1H20.
• The service sector recovered faster than we expected, with total value of retail sales and services rising 6.2% mom and 5.3% yoy in Jun 20
• Headline inflation ticked up 0.7% mom in Jun 20, but remained manageable.

Please follow this link for the full report