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WB raises Việt Nams 2026 growth forecast to 7.4 per cent on strong AI-related exports

WB raises Việt Nam’s 2026 growth forecast to 7.4 per cent on strong AI-related exports

The World Bank has raised its 2026 growth forecast for Việt Nam to 7.4 per cent, citing strong manufacturing and exports of high-tech and AI-related goods, while rising AI adoption is creating new opportunities for productivity and growth.
Việt Nams upper-middle-income status marks new chapter, but tougher reforms lie ahead: World Bank

Việt Nam’s upper-middle-income status marks new chapter, but tougher reforms lie ahead: World Bank

Việt Nam’s new upper-middle-income status marks an important milestone in its development journey, but sustaining growth and achieving high-income status by 2045 will require stronger reforms, greater productivity and more innovation, according to the World Bank.
Việt Nams economic momentum reflected in new income status

Việt Nam’s economic momentum reflected in new income status

Between 2021 and 2025, Việt Nam’s GNI recorded average annual growth of around 10 per cent, underscoring the economy’s strong momentum.
Quality is the foundation, implementation the key to double-digit growth target: World Bank

Quality is the foundation, implementation the key to double-digit growth target: World Bank

Tehmina Khan, the World Bank''s lead economist for Việt Nam, Cambodia and Lao PDR, spoke with Việt Nam News Agency about the country''s economic outlook amid rising global uncertainty.
Việt Nams economic outlook in 2026 remains solid despite global headwinds: WB

Việt Nam’s economic outlook in 2026 remains solid despite global headwinds: WB

Growth is expected to moderate in 2026 to a still high 6.8 per cent, as the Middle East oil shock weighs on global demand and domestic activity.
Việt Nam ranks among top performers in World Banks Business Ready 2025 report

Việt Nam ranks among top performers in World Bank’s Business Ready 2025 report

Việt Nam placed 16th globally in operational efficiency among 101 economies assessed in the World Bank''s Business Ready 2025 report.
World Bank backs Việt Nams plan to make science and innovation new growth engine

World Bank backs Việt Nam’s plan to make science and innovation new growth engine

Deputy Finance Minister Nguyễn Đức Tâm says innovation and strategic technologies will be the driving force of Việt Nam’s socio-economic strategy.
Việt Nams next leap must be green, inclusive, and institution-driven: World Bank

Việt Nam’s next leap must be green, inclusive, and institution-driven: World Bank

Mariam J. Sherman, the World Bank’s Division Director for Việt Nam, Cambodia and Lao PDR, tells Vietnam News Agency how reforms, resilience and global integration fuelled Việt Nam''s rise in the past few decades.
Public investment a key growth driver this year: WB

Public investment a key growth driver this year: WB

Increasing public investment and domestic business activities will be key to reaching the growth target this year as export demand is forecast to slow, says a World Bank economist.
Việt Nam to become Asia-Pacific regions fastest growing economy in 2026

Việt Nam to become Asia-Pacific region's fastest growing economy in 2026

The World Bank projects Việt Nam''s GDP growth at 6.3 per cent in 2026, the highest in the Asia-Pacific region.
World Bank forecast that VNs economy will expand by 6.1 per cent in 2024

World Bank forecast that VN’s economy will expand by 6.1 per cent in 2024

A fundamental issue in Việt Nam which needs to be overcome to ensure healthy and sustainable growth is the underdevelopment of the institutional investor base.
World Bank and Đà Nẵng City to promote co-operation in digital database management

World Bank and Đà Nẵng City to promote co-operation in digital database management

The central city and the World Bank (WB) will be boosting co-operation in building digital databases as a crucial step towards full digitalisation and becoming a ‘smart’ city.
VNs economy forecast to grow by 5.5 per cent in 2024

VN's economy forecast to grow by 5.5 per cent in 2024

After experiencing downturns in 2023, Việt Nam''s economy has been showing signs of recovery during the first quarter of 2024.
Economy picking up, support still needed: WB

Economy picking up, support still needed: WB

Việt Nam continued to show improvement in economic activities, according to the latest report by the World Bank (WB).
PM calls on WB, IFC to support Việt Nams large-scale infrastructure projects

PM calls on WB, IFC to support Việt Nam’s large-scale infrastructure projects

The PM affirmed that the Vietnamese Government considers the WB and IFC crucial development partners, which have supported and contributed to the nation’s socio-economic development through policy advice and financial assistance for ODA projects, preferential loans and loans for the...