Vietnam's glowing economic statistics raise eyebrows at home

Businesses question GDP figures as Hanoi buildings sit half finished

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Demand for structural steel in Vietnam has plummeted as the struggling economy has left some buildings unfinished. © Reuters

YUJI NITTA, Nikkei staff writer

HANOI -- Skepticism about economic statistics released by Vietnam's central and local governments is spreading, as gross domestic product and tourism figures show marked improvement despite poor business sentiment.

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