Vietnam: Macro economy sees both positivity and instability.

Section: Economy - The macro-economy has seen positive signs recently but will remain in a state of instability until the end of this year, according to economist Vo Tri Thanh, speaking at the 2008 Economic Forum in Hanoi on Oct. 2.

Thanh, Chairman of the Department for Research of International Economic Integration Policy under the Central Institute for Economic Research and Management, cited outstanding economic achievements in the first nine months of this year, demonstrating that the Government's eight solutions to boost the economy have been taking effect.

The consumer price index (CPI), though remaining high has slowed down in recent months. During …