Vietnam bank economist, analysts question U.S. currency probe

The U.S. is relying on incomplete information in its analysis of Vietnam’s currency practices, according to the chief economist of the state-owned Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Oct. 2 launched an investigation into Vietnam’s currency practices under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. As part of that process, it invited comments to inform the probe. Vietnam has denied any wrongdoing and analysts have expressed concern about the impact...