VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) rose by 6.56% in the first half of 2025, or 7.49% when crude oil is included, according to a meeting held by the municipal People’s Committee on July 4 to review economic performance in June and outline tasks for the rest of the year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economy expanded by 7.31% in the first half of 2025, the highest six-month growth in two decades, reflecting a strong, resilient recovery amid ongoing global challenges, said Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang at a regular Government meeting in Hanoi on July 3.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly is expected to pass a resolution on the establishment of an international financial centre (IFC) in Vietnam on June 27, the final working day of its ninth session.

Several international institutions have lowered Vietnam’s economic growth forecast from around 7% to between 6% - 6.2% in 2025, due to global policy uncertainty and slowing exports on escalating trade tensions.

Vietnam’s economy is expected to grow steadily in the coming years despite global uncertainties that may weigh on foreign investment and exports.

VOV.VN - Domestic consumption is considered one of the key drivers of economic growth. To achieve the 2025 economic growth target of over 8%, boosting consumer demand, particularly through the continued 2% cut in value-added tax (VAT), is seen as a crucial solution.

VOV.VN - Given the tightening of consumer spending and their focus on value-driven choices, many businesses have launched attractive promotional programs running until the end of the year to stimulate consumption and econmic growth.

Nikkei Asia on May 5 published a mega story by journalist Atsushi Tomiyama, analysing the impressive economic growth that Vietnam has achieved thanks to its renovation efforts.

Indian General P.K. Chakravorty has expressed his deep admiration for Vietnam’s remarkable achievements over the past five decades, particularly as the country prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2025).

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee discussed a draft resolution regarding the continued reduction of value-added tax (VAT) for the latter half of 2025 and entire 2026 at its 44th session on April 23.