The event, themed promoting internal resources and sustainable growth, drew the participation of more than 400 delegates from ministries, international organizations, economists and businesses. According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam's GDP growth in the first 6 months of 2017 was at 5.5 - 5.7%, and in line with the government's target.
Bases on recent statistics, the ministry believes that the 6.7% GDP growth target for 2017 is achievable. However, international organizations and several economists forecast that GDP growth could only reach 6.2 to 6.5%. This is why experts believe that Vietnam should promote public investment and its effectiveness, especially in infrastructure development in order to achieve its growth target sustainably.
