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Vietnam moves quickly to shield economy from global oil price shocks
As global energy markets turn volatile, Vietnam has activated fiscal, regulatory and supply measures to cushion domestic fuel prices and safeguard economic stability.
The oil shock and the question facing Vietnam’s economy
A surge in global oil prices is already rippling through Vietnam’s economy, raising concerns about inflation, logistics costs and economic growth.
State economy requires technocratic discipline and standards: general secretary
Technology can be imported, but if there is a lack of unified standards and regulations, quality of the final product cannot be ensured.
Middle East tensions likely to have moderate impact on Vietnam’s economy
Analysts at VinaCapital said the direct impact from rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on VN economy under the baseline scenario is expected to remain limited although the conflict is pushing up global oil prices and safe-haven assets.
Middle East conflict: What is the biggest pressure on Vietnam’s economy?
Escalating conflict in the Middle East is creating mounting pressure on the global economy, with rising energy prices and supply chain disruptions posing potential challenges for Vietnam.
From macroeconomic stability to breakthrough aspirations
International confidence in Vietnam rests not only on numerical forecasts, but on the conviction that the country is well-positioned to translate macroeconomic stability into a powerful engine of reform and innovation.
When growth leverage reaches its limit
Tighter credit control signals a turning point as Vietnam reassesses growth driven by real estate and financial leverage.
Four pillars for Vietnam’s next leap
Vietnam stands at a historic crossroads. A new system of strategic resolutions is shaping a coherent development philosophy for the decades ahead.
Trust, institutions and the new growth engine
High growth will come not from short-term stimulus, but from credible institutions and a private sector driven by innovation.
When reform became a necessity, not a choice
Facing internal crisis and shrinking external support, Vietnam’s leadership confronted hard truths that paved the way for Doi moi (Renewal) at the Sixth Congress.
The US$930 billion miracle and its warning signs
Vietnam’s trade reached a historic US$930 billion in 2025, but experts warn that growth by scale alone has reached its structural limits.
When the fear of hunger gave way to ambition
The journey from triple-digit inflation to a US$500 billion economy reflects more than growth. It marks the liberation of human potential and the birth of a new national aspiration.
Three lessons, three pillars of national governance
A country’s “new look” is not measured only by highways, airports or chip factories, but by the strength of its governance - the brain guiding Vietnam’s journey toward sustainable prosperity.
Infrastructure breakthroughs lay foundation for robust, prosperous development
In the course of Doi moi (Renewal) and international integration, infrastructure has been identified as the “lifeblood” of the economy, playing a pivotal role in driving growth and expanding development space.
Trade at US$930 billion: a record that raises hard questions
Vietnam closed 2025 with a historic trade milestone as total export-import turnover reached US$930 billion, despite sluggish global growth, fragmented international trade and increasingly dense technical barriers.
A new era requires a new way of doing things
Entering a new development phase, Vietnam must free up people’s resources and unlock institutional bottlenecks.
Beyond the middle-income trap
Vietnam has five years to lift GDP per capita to US$8,500 by 2030 - an ambitious target that demands structural reform and new growth engines.
Turning ‘dead-end location’ into connected frontage
In 2025, Cao Bang, affected by natural disasters, still recorded positive indicators: GRDP growth reached 7.22 percent, budget revenue exceeded 215 percent of the estimate, and the public investment disbursement rate hit 96 percent.
On the road to Net Zero 2050
Vietnam’s commitment to net-zero emissions is driving sweeping changes across energy, industry and agriculture, reshaping the foundations of long-term growth.
Toward 2026: Can Vietnam conquer the ‘high mountain’ of growth?
As policymakers set their sights on double-digit expansion, the challenge lies in aligning public investment, private enterprise and macro stability into a coherent growth strategy.
