The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its 2017 and 2018 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 6.3 percent and 6.5 percent respectively, down from previous forecasts of 6.5 percent for 2017 and 6.7 percent for 2018. The ADB has advised Vietnam to focus on quality loan targets and avoid speculation. These are key elements for maintaining long-term economic stability for the years to come.