Vietnam's stock market outlook still bright in second half

Bullish outlook: A man walks past Vietnam flags in Ho Chi Minh City. Analysts believe that Vietnam’s listed companies can post a growth of 21% to 25% this year. — AFP

HANOI: The Vietnamese stock market witnessed a strong correction recently, mainly due to international macroeconomic factors including global soaring inflation and the US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes.

However, experts are still optimistic about the market’s outlook in the second half of 2022, thanks to positive internal forces.