UOB raises Vietnam's GDP forecast to 8.5% this year, driven by a stronger-than-expected first-half economy, cooling energy prices, and robust artificial intelligence (AI) momentum.
The steering council for Vietnam’s international financial center has been approved, with deputy prime minister Nguyen Van Thang appointed as its chairman.
The World Bank has upgraded Vietnam to upper-middle-income status, driven by a rise in its gross national income (GNI) per capita to nearly 5,000 USD last year.
The General Secretary and President affirmed that Vietnam does not attract investment at any cost but strategically selects, screens, and partners with investors to create new value.
