Public investment is set to remain a central pillar supporting Vietnam’s economic expansion through the rest of 2026, though experts say removing structural bottlenecks and strengthening support for construction enterprises will be critical to promote its role as a growth driver.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s pursuit of double-digit growth faces mounting challenges amid global volatility, with lawmakers urging swift action to remove institutional bottlenecks, strengthen policy execution and enhance responsiveness, while unlocking new drivers to sustain momentum and safeguard macroeconomic stability.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s traditional growth drivers are reaching their limits. To meet growth targets for 2026-2030, this is seen as a favourable time to shift towards new growth drivers.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s export turnover reached US$76.39 billion in the first two months of 2026, up 18.3% year-on-year, exceeding the 15-16% growth target set by the Vietnamese Government.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s average consumer price index (CPI) in 2026 is projected to hover around 3.5%, slightly higher than in 2025 but still within the National Assembly’s target ceiling of 4.5%, say experts.

Amid a global economic slowdown, Vietnam’s target of achieving average annual GDP growth of around 10% during the 2026–2030 period poses no small challenge.

VOV.VN - Alongside efforts to accelerate institutional reform, develop infrastructure and improve the quality of human resources, these are identified as decisive pillars for growth in a new development period amid a changing global environment.

Ho Chi Minh City has set an economic growth target of over 10% for 2026, based on favourable international conditions and the early impact of the amended Resolution 98 on special mechanisms and policies for the city.

VOV.VN - With an overwhelming majority of votes in favour, the National Assembly passed the Resolution on the 2026 Socio-Economic Development Plan on November 13, setting an ambitious goal for GDP growth of 10% or more.

VOV.VN - To achieve the GDP growth target of 8.3-8.5% in 2025, the Vietnamese Government needs to maintain macroeconomic stability while revitalizing traditional growth drivers and promoting new momentum.