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Vietnam will likely be among Asia’s fastest growing economies next year, despite a weaker currency and falling foreign reserves, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).

Vietnam’s economic recovery accelerated over the last six months on the back of resilient manufacturing and a robust rebound in services.