Hanoi, Feb. 4 -- Innovation is not just a slogan but a "key" to help unlock Vietnam's growth, especially in 2025, a year considered a test for the country's ability to break through in economic development, said insiders.

A report reviewing Vietnam's macro-economic performance in 2024 announced at a recent seminar hosted by the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) showed that Vietnam witnessed a remarkable economic recovery in 2024.

Challenges in 2025 will serve as a positive "pressure" for Vietnam to intensify fundamental economic reforms, focusing on innovation and integration, it said.

Positive "pressure" for decisive reforms

Science and technology are developing rapidly, creating alternatives to human labour, CIEM Dire...