Topic: economic growth

The UOB Business Outlook Study 2025 shows that businesses remain optimistic inspite of the recent US tariff announcement.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) continued to be a key growth driver for Vietnam, with capital inflows increasing since mid-2024.

Public investment disbursement and energy efficiency are two critical issues for Vietnam as it seeks to maintain its economic growth and guarantee macro-economic stability.

Industrial production, trade and tourism are among key growth drivers.

Vietnam's 2025 GDP growth target expected at 8%.

Industrial sector making an important contribution with the Index of Industrial Production up 33.32%.

Q1 GRDP rose by 6.72% year-on-year, surpassing the 4.84% increase recorded in Q1 2024 and exceeding the planned growth scenario for Q1 2025.

Tourism emerged as the city's standout economic sector during this period, with nearly 1.5 million tourist arrivals

Under a directive from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, State-owned Enterprises asked to contribute to double-digit economic growth.

The Directive highlights waste prevention as a critical resource for driving growth, complementing traditional economic drivers.