Vietnam’s economy is forecast to exceed US$505 billion by the end of 2025, placing the country among the world’s 30 largest economies, according to projections by the World Bank.

Digital payments are emerging as one of the most dynamic drivers of Vietnam’s economy, with the value of cashless transactions soaring to 26 times the country’s GDP and QR payments growing by more than 81% in the first quarter of 2025.

VOV.VN - The country's bold and effective development path has earned praise from international financial institutions, economists and diplomats amid global economic uncertainties.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s economy expanded by 7.31% in the first half of 2025, the highest six-month growth in two decades, reflecting a strong, resilient recovery amid ongoing global challenges, said Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang at a regular Government meeting in Hanoi on July 3.

Former Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Suresh Prabhu has hailed Vietnam as a shining example for developing countries, commending its remarkable integration into the global supply chain.

Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong has outlined a set of comprehensive solutions to propel Vietnam's economy toward an 8% growth this year, setting the stage for even higher leaps in the future.

The US-based financial, economic, and stock market news site investing.com said Vietnam's economy demonstrated continued resilience in November, with a substantial trade surplus and growth in exports and imports.

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.

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

Vietnam's economy has continued to perform strongly in 2024, evidenced by the latest Asian Development Bank’s Asian Development Outlook, which highlights Vietnam’s impressive economic performance, said Hal Hill, an emeritus professor at the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University.