(VOV) – The World Bank in Vietnam on Monday released its Global Economic Prospects report for 2013, which included Vietnam’s economic situation. WB’s lead economist in Vietnam Deepak Mishra said Vietnam’s economic growth last year stood at 5.2% and is predicted to reach 5.5% this year. The government will maintain its priority to stabilize the macro-economy.

Andrew Burns, lead author of the WB’s report, said 4 years after the global financial crisis, the global economy remains in difficulties. Developing economies, which have been continuing the global driving force, have recorded slower growth rates. The Bank forecasts that global gross domestic product will inch up 2.4 per cent this year, 3.1% next year, and 3.3% in 2015.