VOV.VN - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has maintained a positive outlook for Vietnam’s economic growth in 2025, by raising its growth forecast for the economy to 6.6%, up from the 6.2% forecast made in September.

As 2024 draws to a close, Vietnam’s economy is nearing the finish line of its annual targets, and continued efforts are needed to secure the best possible outcomes.

VOV.VN - The website sourceofasia.com has recently published an article, highlighting that Vietnam has emerged as a crucial player in the global economy due to balancing its dual trade partnerships with superpowers like the US and China.

The economic and trade mechanisms between Vietnam and the US have shown efficiency throughout 2024, according to Do Ngoc Hung, trade counsellor and head of the Vietnam Trade Office in the American country.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Australia still hold great potential for economic, trade, investment cooperation, particularly in areas such as agriculture, food processing, renewable energy, and digital economy development, according to Nguyen Phu Hoa, trade councilor of the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia.

Vietnam has distinguished itself as one of the fastest-growing economies in the East Asia-Pacific region in 2024.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s export-import turnover is likely to reach a record high of US$782 billion this year, demonstrating the country’s steady recovery amid global fluctuations, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

The statistical visualisation platform Seasia Stats recently ranked Vietnam among the top 15 economies in Asia, with projected economic output reaching some US$506 billion in 2025.

Developing regional and international financial hubs in Vietnam is expected to create new mechanisms and resources, and serve as a "boost" for the national economy.

VOV.VN - Developing the night-time economy is seen as a new direction, not only attracting domestic tourists but also affirming Hanoi's attractiveness to international visitors.