Achieving double-digit growth is highly challenging but essential for meeting Vietnam’s long-term development goals, stated Finance Minister Ngo Van Tuan on April 21 at the ongoing first session of the 16th National Assembly (NA).

FDI capital in Vietnam is expected to continue growing positively, potentially reaching US$38-40 billion annually during the next five years, honorary chairman of the Vietnam Association of Foreign Investment Enterprises Associate Professor Dr Nguyen Mai said.

Credit in the first quarter of 2026 surged by 3.18% against late last year to VND19.18 quadrillion (US$730 billion), supporting Vietnam’s GDP growth of 7.83%, Pham Thanh Ha, deputy governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), said at an event on April 14.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economy recorded 7.83% growth in Q1 2026, slightly below expectations, prompting the government to accelerate public investment, support businesses, and boost exports to achieve the double-digit growth target for the whole year.

VOV.VN - As Vietnam aims for double-digit GDP growth in 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is rolling out a series of coordinated measures to ensure stable production, boost exports, and increase local content in key industries.

Vietnam is poised to remain one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies in the coming years, second only to India, according to S&P Global Ratings at a recent conference in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economy expanded by an estimated 7.83% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to a year earlier, driven mainly by strong performance in industry, construction and services, according to the National Statistics Office.

Andrea Fais, Editor-in-Chief of Scenari Internazionali magazine based in Perugia, Italy, has praised Vietnam’s energy security strategy, highlighting its shift from a supply-focused mindset toward a proactive, diversified and sustainable model.

VOV.VN - In the second quarter of 2026, Vietnam seeks to sustain GDP growth towards a per capita income target of US$5,500 while keeping depreciation of the VND in check.

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang has held a meeting with Michael West, President of Moody’s Ratings, to discuss measures for improving Vietnam’s national credit rating, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) reported.