Vietnamese businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must embrace digital and AI transformations to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth, experts said.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has called for broader application of advances in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation to drive new engines of growth, while accelerating reform of global governance institutions.

VOV.VN - Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang outlined key solutions at the National Assembly’s question time in Hanoi on June 19, aimed at promoting business development, enhancing competitiveness, and accelerating public investment to support sustainable economic recovery.

VOV.VN - To address a looming talent shortage and to unlock inclusive, sustainable growth, Vietnam’s private sector must take action to accelerate women’s economic participation, according to a new IFC report supported by the Australian government.

VOV.VN - The country’s total trade reached US$355.79 billion in the first five months of 2025, up 15.7% year-on-year. Exports grew 14.0% to US$180.23 billion, while imports rose 17.5% to US$175.56 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of US$4.67 billion.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is entering one of the world’s fastest aging phases, straining its welfare, health care, and economy. Yet, experts believe proper planning can turn this challenge into an opportunity for sustainable social reform.

During the first five months of 2025 and in May alone, Vietnam's economy demonstrated many positive indicators, reflecting robust recovery and stable growth as the Government is resolved to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% this year and double-digit expansion beyond.

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.

VOV.VN - The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has reaffirmed its forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth at 6% for 2025 and 6.3% for 2026, according to a UOB report released on June 9.

VOV.VN - Thanks to flexible and adaptive measures in management and production, Vietnam’s export turnover has maintained a solid growth momentum, contributing to the country’s broader economic targets.