In the first quarter of 2026, economic growth across many localities was broadly positive, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO), with Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City maintaining their positions as the nation’s economic engines.

Amid complex and unpredictable global economic and political developments, Viet Nam’s economy has been significantly affected by external shocks such as supply chain disruptions, market volatility, tariff pressures, and the rapid reconfiguration of global value chains. These factors have placed the business community and the national economy under considerable pressure.

Entering the 2026–2030 period, the 14th National Party Congress has set an average growth target of 10% or higher. This is not merely an economic indicator, but also a “call of the nation”, requiring the concerted engagement of the entire political system, the business community and society as a whole.

At present, Ho Chi Minh City is not only focusing on the transition of transport vehicles but is also gradually improving its environmental policy framework. These efforts aim to reduce air pollution, encourage the development of clean vehicles, and increase the use of public transport.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a directive urging ministries, sectors and localities to swiftly resume work after the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, focusing on facilitating production and growth, and ensuring stability, security and social welfare amid complex global developments.

Beyond impressive economic growth figures, 2025 also marked major strategic advances in Viet Nam’s external relations, reflecting the country’s new standing in an era of national rise. It marked a decisive shift for Viet Nam — from a country integrating and participating actively to a core role that leads, proactively shapes and contributes to the shared rules of the international community.

Economic growth targets for the 2026-2030 period by province and centrally governed city, as set out in the action programme of the Party Central Committee to implement the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress.

Russia's Pravda newspaper has published an article highlighting Viet Nam’s remarkable transformation and sustained socio-economic achievements under the leadership of the Communist Party of Viet Nam.

During the 2021-2025 period, Viet Nam’s economy demonstrated strong resilience and robust growth, with average GDP growth of 6.3%. In particular, growth averaged 7.2% per year between 2022 and 2025, while growth in 2025 was estimated at over 8%.

As Viet Nam enters 2026 - the first year of the 2026–2030 socio-economic development plan, international organisations stress that maintaining macroeconomic stability, improving growth quality and staying the course on fundamental reforms will be crucial in turning positive assessments into tangible outcomes and shaping a more sustainable development cycle ahead.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 17 signed an urgent dispatch detailing key tasks to drive economic growth.

From heritage resources, many localities have developed tourism, services and creative industries, generating economic benefits. Heritage has become a dynamic asset, fostering sustainable growth.

Economic experts, business leaders, and financial institutions from both domestic and international markets analysed Viet Nam’s economic outlook for the 2026–2030 period, while identifying new growth drivers and investment opportunities at the Viet Nam Investment Forum 2026 (VIF 2026) recently held in Ho Chi Minh City.

Viet Nam’s banking sector has been taking proactive and flexible measures across monetary policy, interest rate and exchange rate management, credit regulation, and system restructuring to ensure balanced, safe, and efficient capital flows. These efforts aim to promptly meet financing needs for economic growth amid a global environment fraught with uncertainty and challenges.

The first Autumn Fair 2025 officially opened at the Viet Nam Exposition Centre in Dong Anh commune, Ha Noi, on October 25 evening.

National Assembly (NA) deputies on October 21 discussed in groups the implementation of the 2025 socio-economic development plan and the proposed plan for 2026, reviewing achievements, identifying intertwined challenges, and proposing key measures to sustain growth.

For the first nine months of 2025, total retail sales and service revenue recorded a solid increase of 9.5% year-on-year to over 5.17 quadrillion VND. Excluding the price factor, the growth rate was 7.2%, compared to a 5.8% rise in the same period last year.

Despite lingering risks related to tariffs and climate, Vietnam’s 7.85% GDP growth in the first nine months of 2025 reflects its resilience through policy reforms and economic diversification, ainvest.com noted.

Viet Nam’s socio-economic situation has continued to achieve many positive, important, and comprehensive results, with economic growth expected to reach a notably high level. The macro-economy has been stable, inflation has been controlled, and major balances have been ensured.

To achieve the 2025 GDP growth target of 8.3–8.5%, the Government is focusing on maintaining macroeconomic stability, revitalising traditional growth drivers, and fostering new engines of growth. Public investment disbursement has been identified as the key driver to guide and leverage social resources.