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Positive vision for economic growth
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is upbeat about Vietnam’s GDP growth for the year as a whole given the results in the first half.
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Foundation for higher growth
While GDP growth was a solid 7.52 per cent in the first half of 2025, it must grow even higher to reach the government’s ambitious 8 per cent annual target.
Investment
A National Highway 51A section in southern Dong Nai province to be expanded
The project targets the central section running through Long Thanh Commune, a vital traffic artery that will provide a direct link to the planned Long Thanh airport urban area.
FDI Attraction Strategy
While its FDI performance in 2024 was notable, the time has nonetheless come for Vietnam to adopt a bold and integrated new FDI strategy.
Vietnam, Switzerland ink deal for urban development program
Set to run from 2025 to 2030, the program reinforces Switzerland’s long-term support for Vietnam’s urban sector.
Buon Ma Thuot airport proposed for expansion
The airport in Central Highlands' Dak Lak province expected to handle 5 million passengers and 10,000 tons of cargo annually by 2030.
Binh Dinh Port development plan seeks $290 mln by 2030
The total cargo throughput at Binh Dinh seaport reached approximately 11,930,000 tons in 2024, with average annual cargo growth rate for the period 2020 - 2024 reaching 6%.
A foreign investor eyes $2 bln investment project in Quang Binh
C&D Group and its partners have expressed plans to invest in a large-scale pulp and finished paper production project in the central province.
Deputy PM calls for green transition roadmap for aviation industry
Sustainable Aviation Fuel should be integrated into Vietnam’s strategy for building a circular, green, and sustainable economy.