Looking to the 14th Congress, Vietnam plans to build on earlier achievements with a new wave of infrastructure and social projects. Alongside these investments, Whittaker highlighted social policies such as making basic medical care free by 2030, expanding environmental regulations, and deepening diplomacy. Vietnam’s digital economy was valued at about US$45 billion by 2025 and is projected to grow to $90–200 billion by 2030, Ye said. Guerrier said the agreement helped cushion Vietnam during the global downturn, with exports recording double-digit growth even as world trade contracted. EU investment in Vietnam has risen to more than 30 billion euros ($35.1 billion), from about 22 billion euros ($25.8 billion) previously.

Source: Tuoitre News January 20, 2026 10:22 UTC