Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2025 is projected to grow by nearly 8%, setting the stage for sustained economic development throughout the year.

In its latest macroeconomic update about Vietnam, Standard Chartered Bank forecasts a rise in inflation in the near term.

VOV.VN - Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam hosted a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on February 20 to discuss both Vietnam’s and the world’s economic outlook in the first half of the year, as well as other key economic trends shaping global and local markets.

VOV.VN - Standard Chartered has forecast positive growth for the Vietnamese economy at 6.7% this year, although it remains cautious, according to the bank’s latest macro-economic update made available on February 7.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s macroeconomic data for October is anticipated to show a moderation in growth compared to September, although key economic areas remain relatively robust, according to Standard Chartered Bank’s recent macro-economic update.

The opening ceremony of the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2024 took place at the Hanoi-based Thong Nhat Park on November 1.

International organisations and experts have made positive comments on the Vietnamese economy, affirming their optimism about Vietnam's economic outlook.

VOV.VN - Over 18,000 athletes, including nearly 1,300 coming from 55 nations worldwide, are ready to compete in the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2024 which will be held on November 3.

Standard Chartered has revised up its forecast for Vietnam’s 2024 GDP growth to 6.8% from the previous 6.0%, reflecting the stronger-than-expected expansion in the third quarter of this year.

VOV.VN - Standard Chartered, recently hosted the “Southeast Asia’s Green Economy 2024: Moving The Needle” event in Hanoi to explore Vietnam’s role in the Southeast Asia’s green transitions and opportunities, challenges, and strategies for its green economy.