Approach required for double-digit growth
While falling short of expectations, GDP growth in the first half provided direction on the approach required to reach double-digit growth for the year as a whole.
Vietnam's GDP grows 8.18% in first half of 2026
Industry and construction remained a key growth driver, benefiting from a rebound in export orders and the spillover effects of major public investment projects.
Vietnam targets AI contribution of 6% to GDP by 2030
The target is part of a draft National AI Strategy recently released for public consultation.
Hai Phong targets 13–14% annual growth through 2030
The northern port city has approved its socio-economic development plan for the 2026–2030 period with a target of two-digit annual growth rate.
Looming pressure on Vietnam's economic growth
Though results indicate a degree of recovery momentum in Q1 and March, ongoing global headwinds continue to pose concerns for Vietnam macro-economic situation.
Vietnam targets annual GDP growth of 10% in 2026-2030
The target is part of a resolution on socio-economic development plan adopted by the National Assembly on April 24.
Vietnam posts strong 7.83% GDP growth in Q1
Growth was broadly balanced across all three major sectors of the economy with the service sector leading the expansion.
Tourism sector expected to contribute 14% to GDP by 2030
The sector is undergoing a strategic repositioning under an updated national tourism development plan.
Vietnam emerges as top investment priority in a cautious APAC climate
Vietnam is a bright spot in the context of cautious investment by Asia Pacific businesses...
Vietnam to lead growth in ASEAN+3 in 2026: AMRO
It estimates the ASEAN+3 economy to have grown by 4.3% in 2025, and projects growth to moderate to 4% in 2026.
Vietnam has a potential to become the fastest-growing economy in Asia
Vietnam’s growth accelerated to 8 per cent in 2025, likely crowning it Asia’s fastest-growing economy
Digital economy contributes 14.02% to Vietnam's GDP
The sector recording an added value of $72 billion in 2025.
Vietnam's 2025 GDP grows 8.02%
The GDP estimated at VND12.85 quadrillion (approximately $489.07 billion).
Hai Phong targets 2026 economic growth of 13%
The northern port city posting a growth of 11.81% in 2025.
Vietnam economic - financial forum 2025 held in Hanoi
A number of key recommendations were put forward at the forum to help Vietnam develop new economic models for the next phase of growth.
Young Vietnamese enterprises aim to contribute 15% of GDP by 2030
Young businesses and entrepreneurs are encouraged to take the lead in innovation, digital transformation, and green transition.
Central bank targets cashless payments to reach 30 times GDP by 2030
The banking system processed more than 17.8 billion non-cash payment transactions with a total value of over VND260 quadrillion (nearly $10 trillion) in the first nine months of 2025.
Vietnam targets GDP growth of 10% or higher in 2026
The National Assembly has approved the 2026 socio-economic development plan.
UOB raises Vietnam's GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 7.7%
The Singapore-headquartered bank maintains its growth forecast for the fourth quarter of 2025 at 7.2 per cent and adjusts the full-year 2025 growth forecast for Vietnam to 7.7 per cent from the previous 7.5 per cent.
HSBC raises Vietnam growth forecast to 7.9% for 2025
Vietnam’s growth rate hitting 8.2 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, placing it as the fastest-growing economy in ASEAN...