Economic Growth Goals - Vietnam's government has set an ambitious GDP growth target of at least 10% for 2026, with an expected growth rate of 8% for this year, showcasing resilience despite external pressures [1][2] - The World Bank and IMF predict Vietnam's GDP growth at 6.6% and 6.5% respectively, indicating a strong economic outlook [1] Export Performance - Despite the looming impact of US tariffs, Vietnam's export performance remains robust, with a total trade volume of $597.93 billion in the first eight months of the year, marking a 16.3% year-on-year increase [1][3] - Vietnam's trade surplus reached $28.54 billion in the first eight months, reflecting a 15.2% increase [3] Infrastructure Development - The Vietnamese government is focusing on strategic breakthroughs in infrastructure, human resources, and institutional reforms to support its growth targets [3][5] - Recent infrastructure projects are expected to contribute 18% to the GDP this year, with public investment potentially boosting GDP growth by over 2% [5] Foreign Investment - Vietnam's reliance on foreign investment is significant, with 63% of total investment in recent projects coming from private and foreign capital [6] - The government is actively seeking to attract foreign investment to fill funding gaps for infrastructure projects [6] Challenges from US Tariffs - The recent trade agreement with the US imposes a 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports, significantly increasing costs and threatening Vietnam's competitive edge in the US market [7][8] - Vietnam's exports to the US account for 36.6% of its total exports, primarily in textiles, footwear, and electronics, making it vulnerable to tariff impacts [7][8] Internal Economic Issues - Vietnam faces structural economic challenges, including reliance on cheap labor and resources, financial risks, and a lack of skilled labor [11][12] - The recent debt crisis among major real estate firms highlights systemic issues within Vietnam's financial sector [10][11] Regional Cooperation - Vietnam is actively participating in global free trade agreements to reduce dependence on single markets and enhance trade diversification [12] - Collaboration with China on infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative is seen as beneficial for Vietnam's economic integration [12]
锚定10%高增长,越南的雄心与忧患
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-10-23 10:33