Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 7 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh

On the occasion of the 2026 New Year, Prime Minister Pham granted an interview to the press, reflecting on the country's socio-economic development results in 2025, achievements during the 2021-2025 tenure, and key tasks for 2026 - the first year of implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress.

Key outcomes in 2025 include GDP growth of 8.02 percent, inflation controlled at 3.31 percent, and record state budget revenue of VND2.65 quadrillion (up 30 percent from 2024 and 34.7 percent above target). Total amount of FDI valued US$38.4 billion with US$27.62 billion of FDI disbursement, the highest to date, bringing five-year FDI to US$184 billion (bringing Viet Nam ...