With Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68, the government redefines development goals through bold reform.

Vietnam faces mounting pressure on its banking system as it seeks to sustain high economic growth from 2026 to 2030, with experts calling for greater capital market development to fund key national projects and reduce structural financial risks.

If one image could capture the essence of 2025, it wouldn’t be a growth chart or a lengthy report - it would be the construction sites erupting across the country, from north to south.

Experts urge Vietnam to embrace a new economic strategy, driven by innovation and institutional reform.

With strong exports in culture-driven products like K-pop, cosmetics, and traditional fashion, South Korea is reaping the rewards of its lifestyle-focused strategy. Vietnam may be next.

On the morning of December 6, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the Government’s regular cabinet meeting for November, aiming to assess the country’s socio-economic situation over the past month and the first 11 months of 2025.

The Politburo has set a bold vision for Vietnamese agriculture: by 2030, the country should have several strong agricultural enterprises that not only lead the region but also compete on the world stage, actively integrating into global value chains.

As of November 15, 2025, Vietnam’s total import-export turnover exceeded USD 801 billion - the highest figure in its history and surpassing the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s earlier forecast of USD 800 billion issued in September.

Contributing opinions to the 14th Party Congress documents, Nguyen Thanh Hoa, Deputy Director of the HCMC Digital Transformation Center, suggested prioritizing investment in digital infrastructure, platforms, and data to unlock existing limitations.

The 10-month figures show that Vietnam remains an attractive destination for foreign investors, who continue to place trust in the country’s growth prospects, investment environment and economic standing.

Vietnam’s low-altitude economy could generate USD 10 billion and create one million jobs by 2035, according to Vu Anh Tu, Chief Technology Officer at FPT Group.

From Singapore, Prof. Vu Minh Khuong lauds Vietnam’s government for its qualities of bravery, decisiveness, and selflessness in times of crisis.

Outdated strategies and institutional inertia threaten Vietnam’s bid for long-term, innovation-driven growth.

Many international organisations have continued to provide positive and optimistic assessments of Vietnam’s economic situation, forecasting that in 2025 Vietnam will be one of the countries with the highest growth in the region and the world.

On November 7, Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang presented the draft amendment to the Law on Planning and an updated version of the National Master Plan for 2021-2030, with a vision toward 2050, to the National Assembly.

Consumer purchasing power will expand, supported by stable inflation and a still-tight labour market facilitating real wage growth, said BMI.

A growth target of over 8% is ambitious but necessary to achieve strategic goals, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

With GDP growth surpassing 8% in the third quarter and optimistic projections from HSBC (7.9%) and Standard Chartered (7.5%), the full-year target of 8.5%, previously deemed “ambitious”, now appears increasingly achievable.

Reviving household spending is key to unlocking sustainable economic acceleration.

With GDP growth surpassing 8% in the third quarter and optimistic projections from HSBC (7.9%) and Standard Chartered (7.5%), the full-year target of 8.5%, previously deemed “ambitious”, now appears increasingly achievable.