HO CHI MINH CITY -- The Vietnamese economy is facing multiple headwinds, including shrinking exports and frequent blackouts, raising concerns over the outlook for Southeast Asia's rising manufacturing hub.
Economists downgrade forecasts, saying country 'not out of woods yet'

Textile and apparel companies display goods at a trade show in Ho Chi Minh City: Manufacturers are grappling with weaker foreign demand and domestic turmoil. (Photo by Lien Hoang)
HO CHI MINH CITY -- The Vietnamese economy is facing multiple headwinds, including shrinking exports and frequent blackouts, raising concerns over the outlook for Southeast Asia's rising manufacturing hub.