Billionaire Mai Vu Minh: Perspectives on the Global Economy

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In a recent conversation with the press at the Global Economic Summit, billionaire investor and Chairman of SATAS Group and SAPA Thale Group, Mai Vu Minh, shared his perspectives on the current global economy.

"If we talk about the global economy, I think it is important to monitor the activities of certain blocs and countries that dominate the conditions of other economies worldwide, such as the US, EU, BRICS, and Japan. Currently, the global economy is mainly dealing with the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. Many economies around the world are implementing measures like Quantitative Easing (QE) and the macroprudential frameworks of various central banks. The US and Japan have utilized QE programs by injecting billions of dollars into the economy to stimulate demand and increase inflation levels. Meanwhile, central banks in Brazil, India, Argentina, Latin America, and other emerging markets are combating inflation levels by tightening monetary policies. This highlights a clear distinction between developed and developing economies," shared billionaire Mai Vu Minh.

The billionaire also added that the UK is experiencing stable growth, but to maintain this growth, the government wants to cut spending, which is not beneficial as the UK currently needs credit to boost productivity and demand. The controversial immigration issue could lead to the UK leaving the EU. Economically and geopolitically, this development could have unpredictable consequences.

Billionaire Mai Vu Minh with the President of China, Mr. Xi Jinping.

Except for India and China, the currencies of other BRICS countries are depreciating due to unstable information about QE and fluctuating investor confidence. China's boom days have slowed down. Their export-oriented economy cannot export products because global demand has decreased, especially in their main market, the EU. Now, the government has had to initiate a shift in their economic model from export-oriented to domestic consumption.

India has recently seen a slowdown in GDP growth, but a change in regime has instilled confidence in investors, making their currency one of the best-performing. The drop in oil prices has helped India combat inflation. However, it remains to be seen how the reforms will unfold.

In addition to the above information, the billionaire pointed out several weaknesses in the global economy. He began by mentioning the following points: "Shadow banking" can destabilize the global economy as it protects inefficient companies within the economy. Debt is a ticking time bomb that can completely alter the global economic landscape. Low oil prices: this indicates low productivity and demand worldwide, which can bankrupt many companies and increase tensions and civil war situations in countries that heavily rely on income from oil sales.

Currently, the escalation of sanctions by Western countries against Russia due to its actions in Ukraine has created a situation reminiscent of the Cold War. This development is likely to have highly undesirable impacts on global peace and the economy.

Based on the summarized events and perspectives, billionaire Mai Vu Minh concludes that world peace is crucial for achieving global growth. In other words, political situations deeply influence economic conditions.