GDP

MoF updates economic growth outlook for 2025 amid challenges

April 09, 2025 | 16:30

After unveiling growth of 6.93 per cent in the first quarter of the year, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has updated its outlook for 2025 amid fresh challenges.

Vietnam’s economy forced to navigate rough seas this year

March 21, 2025 | 09:00

Vietnam is widely expected to outperform its ASEAN peers in 2025. International organisations and global banks have predicted that GDP growth will fall within the 6.5-7 per cent range, boosted by continued growth of export manufacturing, including new investments in semiconductor assembly, packaging, and testing.

Corporate credit demand expected to keep rising this year

March 12, 2025 | 14:06

Credit for the individual customer segment last year slowed, while GDP last year recorded a strong recovery and household income growth remained low.

AMRO forecasts Vietnam’s economy to grow by 6.5 per cent in 2025

March 06, 2025 | 15:46

Vietnam’s economy is estimated to grow by 6.5 per cent in 202, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

Public investment may contribute 1 per cent to GDP growth

February 26, 2025 | 10:38

A 40 per cent increase in public investment could add 1 per cent to GDP growth in 2025; however, implementation may be difficult due to remaining bottlenecks.

Overseas investment a boon to manufacturing sector

February 21, 2025 | 10:00

A boost in foreign capital invested in manufacturing has been behind Vietnam's solid economic growth.

Lofty GDP potential is indicator for credit demand

February 14, 2025 | 15:59

The State Bank of Vietnam targets 16 per cent credit growth, but this may have to be higher if GDP hits the 10 per cent mark this year.

Billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao makes recommendations to achieve GDP target

February 13, 2025 | 11:21

Billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has made several recommendations to achieve the GDP growth target of 8 per cent in 2025 towards double-digit growth.

GDP growth beats forecasts to reach 7.09 per cent in 2024

January 07, 2025 | 09:25

Vietnam's gross domestic product grew 7.09 per cent in 2024.

Full-year growth prospects raised

December 26, 2024 | 08:00

Growth has picked up, supported by domestic demand, rising trade, and sustained public investment, with positive assessments from international organisations.

ADB revises Vietnam’s growth forecast upward for 2024 and 2025

December 11, 2024 | 18:39

Vietnam’s growth forecast for 2024 has been revised upward to 6.4 per cent from 6 per cent and from 6.6 per cent from 6.2 per cent for 2025.

Robust fundamentals underpin growth outlook

October 31, 2024 | 17:20

Vietnam’s real GDP growth accelerated to 7.4 per cent on-year in the third quarter of 2024, from 7.1 per cent in April-June, according to data from the General Statistics Office. This was higher than both EIU and market expectations.