Public debt

US Department of Commerce headquarters in Washington D.C. Photo: Ngoc Van

How much debt do Americans have compared to the rest of the world?

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Americans' debt is high, but not the highest in the world.

IMF warns world public debt will reach $100 trillion in 2024. Photo: Xinhua

The $100 trillion "bomb" is counting down

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The IMF's fiscal monitor report due out on October 23 will warn that the world's public debt will hit $100 trillion this year.

Deputy Prime Minister of the Government, Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc. Photo: National Assembly

The government needs to borrow an additional 815,238 billion VND

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The total government borrowing demand in 2025 is expected to be VND815,238 billion, an increase of 20.6% compared to the government's borrowing plan in 2024.