Foreign media laud Vietnam’s economic achievementsA number of foreign press outlets have published articles lauding Vietnam’s economic achievements. In the first quarter this year, Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth hit decade-high 7.38 percent thanks to strides in industry and construction. The article said Vietnam’s experience holds lessons for developing and advanced economies alike. The foreign media also pointed out urgent issues that Vietnam needs to deal with. According to the News Lens International, only 10 percent of domestic wastewater and 25 percent of industrial wastewater in Vietnam is treated before being discharged into rivers.