Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 6 -- Chief Representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Ho Chi Minh City Okabe Mitsutoshi

Speaking in an interview ahead of 2026 New Year, Chief Representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Ho Chi Minh City Okabe Mitsutoshi acknowledged Viet Nam's resilience and long-term prospects despite intensifying global uncertainties, including the economic implications of reciprocal tariffs introduced by the U.S.

"Stable growth will fundamentally continue," he said, while noting that the Government's 10 percent GDP growth target is "ambitious."

To materialize that goal, Okabe emphasized the need for a synchronized virtuous cycle involving strong exports, market diversification, eff...