Though Vietnam’s economic accomplishments over the last four decades have been exceptional, efforts must be redoubled to soon hit double-digit growth amid a complex global environment.
Vietnam has a vision of, by 2050, building a modern railway network and taking full control of all related technologies, from manufacturing rails and switches to self-sufficiency in electrification.
According to newly released data from the General Statistics Office (GSO), Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2025 grew by 6.93% year-on-year and this is the highest Q1 growth rate recorded during the 2020 - 2025 period.
Vietnam will face a number of hurdles as it strives to post double-digit growth in the years ahead, including low public investment efficiency, global trade tensions, and capital misallocation in key sectors.