Old Age, Debt Threaten Vietnam Economy

strain – n. to cause problems or trouble for (something)

reserve– n.  a supply of something that is stored so that it can be used at a later time

tariff – n. a tax on goods coming into or leaving a country

consumer – n. a person who buys goods and services

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – noun phrase the total value of the goods and services produced by the people of a nation during a year not including the value of income earned in foreign countries

impact – n. a powerful or major influence or effect

residential – adj. containing mostly homes instead of stores or businesses

real estate – n.  property consisting of buildings and land