Hanoi, Feb. 11 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 11 chaired a meeting between permanent Cabinet members and commercial banks to seek measures to drive economic growth, overcome challenges, and rein in inflation.

Addressing the meeting, which drew leaders of 20 commercial banks and the Vietnam Bank for Social Policy, PM Chinh emphasised the country's achievements in 2024 which, he said was a challenging year. All the 15 key targets for the year were met, with 12 surpassing expectations, he noted.

After nearly 40 years of Doi Moi (Renewal), the country has never been in a stronger position, with its wealth, potential, global standing, and international reputation are at an all-time high, stated the PM. He acknowledged the crit...