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Three pillars to bring Vietnam's digital economy to account for 30% of GDP

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To have the digital economy account for 30% of GDP by 2030, Vietnam needs to synchronously develop three pillars including core technology, economic sector digitization and digital governance.

ADB forecasts Vietnam's GDP growth to reach 7.2% in 2026 and 7% in 2027. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Vietnam GDP growth forecast for the whole year 2026

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According to a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) released on the morning of April 10, Vietnam's GDP is forecast to grow by 7.2% in 2026 and 7% in 2027.

Gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2026 is estimated to increase by 7.83% compared to the same period last year (the first quarter of 2025 increased by 7.07%). Photo: Hai Nguyen

GDP Q1/2026 increases by 7.83%

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GDP in the first quarter of 2026 is estimated to increase by 7.83% compared to the same period last year.

General Secretary To Lam speaks at the conference. Photo: VNA

Announcing the decision to inspect and supervise the Standing Committee of the Hanoi City Party Committee

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The General Secretary requested the Standing Committee of the Hanoi City Party Committee and the inspected and supervised units to closely coordinate and provide complete and timely records and documents.

Directly linking electricity growth with GDP growth creates conceptual incompatibility right from the starting point. Photo: EVN

Comparing electricity growth with GDP is incompatible right from the starting point

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Current analysis and forecasting practice still uses the electrical elasticity/GDP ratio as a general indicator, despite conceptual and methodological inadequacies.

A stricter and fairer labor market

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The development goals to 2030 that the National Assembly has just set show that Vietnam is entering a period of growth that requires much higher quality than before.

The annual industrial production index is estimated at 9.5%, industrial GDP reaches about 200 billion USD. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Vietnam's industrial GDP in 2025 will reach 200 billion USD

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The rise of the industrial sector is reflected in impressive figures, with industrial GDP in 2025 reaching about 200 billion USD, a sharp increase compared to 136 billion USD in 2020.

Vietnam sets a GDP growth target of 10% or more by 2026. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Vietnam strives for GDP growth of 10% or more by 2026

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The National Assembly has passed a Resolution on the socio-economic development plan for 2026, in which the GDP growth target of 10% or more is determined.

Many organizations have adjusted their forecasts for Vietnam's GDP growth. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Vietnam's GDP growth forecasts for 2025

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The positive GDP growth rate has caused many international organizations such as ADB, UOB or HSBC to simultaneously increase their forecasts for the Vietnamese economy.

Photo: Phuong Anh

24h Economy: Yen recovers to increase after a period of sharp decline

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Yen recovers its upward momentum; Vietnam's GDP growth forecast for the whole year of 2025 will increase by 7.9%... are notable economic news in the past 24 hours.

Retail businesses across the country are busy preparing large-scale stimulus programs, with the goal of both boosting revenue and stimulating consumption to contribute to GDP growth. Photo: Tuyet Lan

Domestic consumption accelerates economic growth

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With only two months left to achieve the growth target of 8.3 - 8.5%, the Government, businesses and localities are simultaneously launching consumer stimulus programs, creating a boost for the economy to break out.

According to ADB experts, the wave of increased exports before the US imposed new tariffs and the Government's support policies have boosted GDP growth in the first half of 2025. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Another organization raises Vietnam's GDP growth forecast for 2025

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has adjusted its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam in 2025.

In the first 6 months of the year, Vietnam's GDP growth reached 7.52% over the same period and was the highest level in the first 6 months of the year since 2011. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Another organization raises Vietnam's GDP growth forecast for the whole year of 2025

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After impressive growth in the first half of 2025 and increased public investment expectations, an international organization adjusted the forecast for Vietnam's GDP growth for the whole year to 7.5%.

The World Bank forecasts that Vietnam's GDP will grow by 6.6% in 2025 thanks to a breakthrough rate of 7.5% in the first half of the year. Photo: Hai Nguyen

International organizations forecast Vietnam's GDP growth in 2025

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To grow GDP and minimize external risks, the international organization recommends that Vietnam should promote public investment, control risks in the financial system...