Hanoi, July 3 -- Vietnam's economy outpaced forecasts in the first half, with GDP growth likely to exceed projections by 0.2 to 0.3%, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Tran Van Son said on July 3. At a press briefing to announce the outcomes of the regular Cabinet meeting and the online conference between the Government and 34 provinces and cities, along with 3,321 communes, wards, and special zones the same day, Son said GPD growth for Q2 is estimated at 7.67%, bringing the six-month figure to 7.31%. However, updated data through June 30 suggests the GDP growth rate in the first half could higher than initially projected, driven by improving monthly indicators in production and budget revenue, stable macroeconomy, and controlled...