Under the leadership of the Party and the Government, the Vietnamese economy is seen as opening up a stage of development with many breakthrough prospects in the era of growth.
According to assessments by The Economist and Business Times, Vietnam is in the group of fastest growing economies in Asia in 2025.
Analysis of the 8.02% economic growth rate shows significant resilience of the economy, even as global trade slows down and geopolitical tensions increase.
A point that international media has paid special attention to is the positive developments of the financial market. The Economist believes that the Vietnamese stock market increased by about 37% in USD value in 2025, reflecting the increasing confidence of foreign investors.
In parallel with that, the FTSE Russell ranking organization upgrading Vietnam to the secondary emerging market is predicted to open up new capital flows from international investment funds, thereby enhancing Vietnam's position on the global financial map.
According to the Bangkok Post, Vietnam continues to stand out as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment capital thanks to a stable political environment, a young labor force and a wide network of trade integration.
This newspaper cited data showing that in 2024, Vietnam attracted about 38 billion USD of FDI capital. In 2025, FDI capital continued to exceed the previous year's level, estimated at 38.42 billion USD according to data compiled by the Statistics Office until the end of December 2025.
Foreign observers also emphasized the advantages from Vietnam's implementation of 17 Free Trade Agreements, helping domestic and foreign businesses access a large market.
Bangkok Post noted that this is an important factor helping Vietnam emerge in the context of a restructured global supply chain and multinational corporations seeking stable production destinations, capable of deep connection with the world market.
The East Asia Forum assessed Vietnam's growth results associated with reform policies implemented consistently under the leadership of the Party and the administration of the Government.
The article on this forum mentions important resolutions of the Politburo in the period 2024-2025, including Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on national science and technology development, innovation and digital transformation; Resolution 59-NQ/TW on international integration in the new situation; Resolution No. 66-NQ/TW on innovation in law-making and law enforcement; Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development.
The East Asia Forum believes that identifying the private sector as the most important driving force has sent positive signals to the business community and international investors.
International media also recorded administrative reform and streamlining of the apparatus as an effort to improve governance efficiency, improve the business environment and reduce costs for businesses.
In addition, many articles record the trend of Vietnam shifting from low-cost production models to attracting investment in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data centers and renewable energy.
According to the assessment quoted by Business Times from investors, this approach shows that Vietnam is increasingly focusing on long-term capacity building projects for the economy.
The East Asia Forum also emphasized that the strategy of expanding partnerships with many countries and a balanced foreign policy have contributed to creating a peaceful and stable environment, which is considered an important foundation for economic development.
In the context of the world facing many uncertainties, international assessments show that Vietnam is emerging as a clearly oriented economy, backed by consistent institutional reforms and development policies, opening up a new stage of growth with many opportunities to enhance national position.
