Investment

With first-half growth exceeding expectations, Vietnam now faces the tougher challenge of sustaining momentum while balancing investment, inflation, and financial stability.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong, Director General of the National Statistics Office at the Ministry of Finance, tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy about the drivers behind Vietnam’s robust first-half economic performance, the challenges that could weigh on growth in the second half, and the policy priorities needed to achieve the country’s ambitious 2026 GDP target.

Expansion leases accounted for 39% of the total floor area involved in major leasing transactions.

As quantum computing moves from research toward commercialization, Vietnam could carve out a competitive position by leveraging its software expertise, engineering talent, and early investment in associated technologies.

Vietnam’s mobile app market continues to expand at a remarkable pace, but the industry’s next challenge is no longer attracting users - it is keeping them.

Total investment estimated at more than VND1.557 trillion (approximately $60 million).