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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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With $8.2 bln in FDI, HCMC remains Vietnam's leading investment hub
High-value projects were concentrated in key sectors including finance, high-tech, green transition, urban infrastructure, and logistics.
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.
Vietnam's cashews enter the “$5 bln club” with record turnover
For the first time in history, China overtook the United States to become the largest consumer of Vietnamese cashews...
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.
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.
The 2026 economic census in Nghe An overseen
The 2026 economic census starts nationwide on January 7.
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.