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Per capita income climbs 9.3% in 2025
Besides rising incomes, household living standards remained stable throughout 2025.
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Working age segment accounts for almost 63% of population
Vietnam is still in its demographic dividend phase, commonly referred to as the "golden population" period.
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Thanh Hoa allocates $27 bln for infrastructure to drive investment attraction
This massive capital injection has not only resulted in tangible projects but has also laid a critical foundation for the central province to maintain high socio-economic growth, gradually cementing its status among Vietnam’s leading localities.
Vietnam expands anti-smuggling fight to grassroots levels
The Prime Minister's new decision mandates the establishment of Steering Committees against smuggling, commercial fraud, and counterfeit goods at the level of communes, wards, and special zones.
National Council for mineral reserves evaluation established
The Council's responsibilities include evaluating and recognizing mineral reserves and resources in exploration reports, supplementary exploration for reserve upgrades, and the identification of associated or newly discovered minerals.
Vietnam’s 2026 credit expansion projected at $106 bln, down $7 bln YoY
The central bank has instructed credit institutions to strictly control credit expansion in high-risk areas, particularly the real estate sector, throughout 2026.
Economic diplomacy shifts gears to fuel double-digit growth momentum
PM Pham Minh Chinh directed that priority be given to creating breakthroughs in international cooperation regarding science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and green transition.
Investment demand remains a main driver of the real estate market
The real estate market concluded 2025 with many positive results, continuing to affirm its important role and positive contribution to economic and social development.
Vietnam to implement its NDC 3.0
The drafting and implementation of Vietnam’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) represents its firm commitment to global climate change response.