economic growth

Sun Group named Inspirational Brand at 2025 APEAs

November 06, 2025 | 14:22

Sun Group has been recognised as an Inspirational Brand at the 2025 APEAs in Ho Chi Minh City.

Allianz Trade Vietnam Debut: Credit Insurer Tests Local Appetite for Political-Risk Cover

October 22, 2025 | 09:00

The move implies that export-finance gaps left by domestic banks may now be sizeable enough to justify specialist foreign capital, provided premium pricing reflects sovereign-rating volatility.

Vietnam should harness AI to boost long-term growth

October 07, 2025 | 13:26

Vietnam should better prepare for AI adoption to sustain strong growth and achieve high-income status by 2045.

ADB lifts Vietnam GDP forecast to 6.7 per cent for 2025

September 30, 2025 | 15:50

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised Vietnam’s economic growth forecast, raising it to 6.7 per cent for 2025 and adjusting to 6.0 per cent for 2026.

Vietnam marks date with project bonanza

August 28, 2025 | 11:09

Construction of hundreds of projects, both state and privately funded, is hoped to be a major propellant for national economic growth this year.

Angsana and Dhawa Ho Tram champion Vietnam’s green, sustainable tourism

August 25, 2025 | 10:00

As Vietnam celebrates its 80th National Anniversary, event and leisure tourism surge while green hospitality takes centre stage in driving growth.

Investment in energy - foundation for high and sustainable economic growth

August 23, 2025 | 22:11

The Vietnam Institute of Economics and World held a forum to discuss energy development and economic growth in Hanoi on August 21.

ADB trims Vietnam’s GDP forecast to 6.3 per cent for 2025

July 28, 2025 | 09:58

The Asian Development Bank has revised Vietnam's GDP growth forecast for 2025 down to 6.3 per cent from the 6.6 per cent it predicted in April.

Harnessing 5G and AI convergence for transformative economic growth in ASEAN

July 23, 2025 | 15:59

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy has released a report outlining how ASEAN can harness 5G and AI for transformative economic growth.

US tariffs cloud ASEAN+3 outlook

July 23, 2025 | 15:57

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office forecasts the ASEAN+3 region will grow at 3.8 per cent in 2025 and 3.6 per cent in 2026.

Soc Trang efforts coming to fruition

June 30, 2025 | 12:54

Soc Trang has recorded many strong economic indicators in the first six months of the year, putting it on track to achieve its 8 per cent economic growth target for 2024.

Vietnam Economic Report 2025: OECD insights on sustainable growth strategy

June 21, 2025 | 18:55

Seminar held to launch the Vietnam Economic Report 2025.

Economic vulnerabilities must be accounted for

May 15, 2025 | 09:15

Vietnam is anticipating higher economic growth this year. Nguyen Ba Hung, chief economist of the Asian Development Bank in Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Thanh Thu about the prospects with key drivers and challenges.