Vietnam Today

Vietnam’s nominal per capita gross domestic product (GDP) is forecasted to reach $5,259 this year, allowing the country to overtake Indonesia and climb to fifth place in ASEAN, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) October 2026 World Economic Outlook report.

The Ministry of Finance estimated that the policy would reduce budget revenue by approximately VND6,700 billion (more than $260 million) over two years.

Vietnam Airlines plans to operate the Long Thanh - Hanoi route along with several international routes; Vietjet Air intends to launch domestic routes connecting Long Thanh with major economic and tourist centers across the country.

Discussions focused on finalizing transitional mechanisms for restructuring support funds, clarifying criteria for determining enterprise scale, and overhauling policy implementation frameworks to improve business access and uptake.

At the 48th Meeting of ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF), Vietnam proposed three priorities, including enhancing food security and the resilience of agricultural supply chains, and fostering innovation.

Debt levels vary considerably, reflecting differences in borrowing requirements, economic conditions and public finances.