Economy

This section covers major macroeconomic developments in Vietnam, including economic growth, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy, labor market issues, and institutional reform, as reflected in domestic media and official sources.

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade Growth Scenarios: Strategic Outlook 2026–2030

    Growth scenarios for the Industry and Trade sector in the period 2026-2030 I. Basis and context for script development The global economy in 2026 and the period up to 2030 is projected to continue to be complex and unpredictable, with new development trends creating new opportunities along with numerous challenges for economies around the world. Against the backdrop of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the strong digital transformation, profound changes in economics, politics, and technology…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 24, 2025

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Textile & Garment Exports Hit $46 Billion Milestone The year 2025 is recognized as a year of “overcoming difficulties” for the textile and garment industry. 2. 10 Highlights of the Industry and Trade Sector in 2025 The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) announced the 10 outstanding events of the sector in 2025, marking a year of breakthroughs: B. GENERAL ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS 1. MoIT Deploys Urgent Tasks for Growth On December…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 23, 2025

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Official Launch of Product Traceability System Starting December 23, 2025, the Traceability System at www.verigoods.vn operated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) officially goes into operation. B. GENERAL ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS 1. UOB Forecasts 7% GDP Growth for Vietnam in Q1 2026 UOB Bank (Singapore) forecasts that Vietnam’s GDP growth in Q1 2026 could reach 7%. 2. Vietnam – The “Rising Star” of Asia Professor Reena Marwah (Delhi University) assesses…

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    Vietnam FTA Index: Data & Human Resources Key to Success

    Data and Human Resources: Decisive Factors for Effective FTA Implementation Maximizing opportunities from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) is a top goal for many Vietnamese enterprises; however, success depends on several key factors. In 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) released the FTA Index 2024. This event marked the first time localities, industries, and enterprises had a comprehensive, transparent tool to evaluate their capacity to implement and utilize FTAs. To apply this index strongly…