(VOVworld)- The business community has contributed to the Party and State’s efforts to ensure the macro-economic stability, reining in inflation, and ensuring social security. Speaking at a meeting to honor 18 outstanding businesses in northern coastal region on Friday, Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh said despite the global economic and financial crisis, Vietnam’s GDP has been maintained at a relatively high rate. She attributed the success to great contribution by businesses including those in the northern coastal region. She urged local administrations and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry to facilitate the sustainable development of businesses.