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Sustained reforms key to maintaining Vietnam’s growth momentum: WB

Despite mounting short-term external challenges, Vietnam’s medium-term economic outlook remains highly positive, with the country expected to continue as one of the region’s growth bright spots.

Reform drive expected to remove barriers, unlock growth momentum

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung recently ordered ministries and agencies to immediately cut at least 30% of administrative procedures, 50% of processing time, 50% of compliance costs and 30% of business conditions, while eliminating all unnecessary procedures.

Pathways to double-digit growth to be tabled at 16th NA’s first session

In the morning sitting on April 20, deputies are expected to hear proposals and verification reports on a range of draft resolutions. The documents cover breakthrough mechanisms and policies for the development of Vietnamese culture; the establishment of Dong Nai as a centrally run city; a pilot framework for public lawyer institution; and special mechanisms to address land law violations committed prior to the 2024 Land Law taking effect, alongside measures to resolve long-delayed and stalled projects.

Vietnam sees strong tourism growth in Q1, reinforcing appeal as safe, attractive destination

In Q1, international arrivals reached an estimated 6.76 million, up 12.4% year-on-year and marking the highest level on record. Domestic travel remained strong with approximately 37 million visitors. Total tourism revenue was estimated at 267 trillion VND (10.1 billion USD).

Deposit rate cuts aim to balance growth support and macroeconomic stability

Under the newly announced framework, the State Bank of Vietnam is targeting inflation at around 4.5% per annum, while maintaining a flexible and accommodative monetary stance, with readiness to provide liquidity support when necessary.

Vietnam advised to seek to sustain tourism growth, enhance competitiveness

Tourism promotion activities should be further strengthened in a more focused and effective manner, targeting key markets and popular destinations, said an insider.

Vietnam accelerates roadmap for green energy transition

According to a report from the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security, thousands of modern specialised vehicles and technical devices have been deployed to support traffic law enforcement in Vietnam.

Vietnam has potential to reshape Southeast Asia’s economic rankings: Foreign media

Recently, foreign media have shared positive sentiment on Vietnam’s economic prospects, praising the country’s impressive growth as it moves toward becoming a top economy in Southeast Asia.

Vietnamese in Malaysia pin high hopes on nation’s new development phase

The 14th National Party Congress’s focus on human resources development, educational reform and international integration has opened up greater opportunities for young people, including Vietnamese students abroad, to contribute their knowledge and experience to the country’s development.

Growth model renovation for national transformation

The 14th National Party Congress should provide clearer orientations for the development of concrete, long-term cooperation programmes, in which overseas Vietnamese entrepreneurs and experts are involved from the very early stages of policy and project design.

Vietnam gears up for full-force growth push in 2026

A growth path for 2026 has been outlined in line with the National Assembly’s resolution setting a target of more than 10% expansion. Under this scenario, gross domestic product (GDP) would need to rise 9.1% in the first quarter and 10.2% in the second.

Vietnam emerges as bright spot of growth, trusted and responsible partner

Despite a volatile global environment, Vietnam recorded solid gains in 2025. With flexible and proactive policies under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Government, all 15 key socio-economic targets were met or exceeded, while GDP expanded by about 8.02%, surpassing expectations.

UOB raises Vietnam’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 7.5%

In 2025, Vietnam’s GDP grew by 8%, beating UOB’s forecast of 7.7% but still falling short of the Government’s target of 8.3–8.5%, which would have needed an extraordinary boost in the final quarter.

Vietnam targets double-digit growth in 2026 with massive investment push

The National Assembly has targeted 10% GDP growth for 2026, a goal that demands enormous capital inflows.

OP-ED: Citizens benefit from economic growth, leaving no room for anti-state individuals

According to the Government's report on the implementation of the 2025 socio-economic development plan, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for this year is expected to grow by over 8%, with the total size of the economy reaching 510 billion USD. This places Vietnam in 32nd position globally, and the per capita GDP is estimated at approximately 5,000 USD.

Credit growth nears 18% in 2025: central bank

At a press conference on banking sector performance in 2025 and tasks for 2026, held in Hanoi on December 29, SBV Deputy Governor Pham Thanh Ha said that as of December 24, 2025, total outstanding credit to the economy exceeded 18.4 quadrillion VND (about 670 billion USD), up 17.87% compared to the end of 2024.

Vietnam – A rising star in Asia: Indian professor

Vietnam’s projected GDP growth of around 8% in 2025 shows that its economy is on an impressive growth trajectory, driven by multiple reinforcing engines, said Professor Reena Marwah from the University of Delhi, and Secretary-General of the Association of Asia Scholars (AAS).

A project on sustainable development of one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta by 2030 has so far helped shift the awareness and mindset of rice producers toward greater responsibility and toward adopting production trends aligned with global orientations for “green development.”

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