Hanoi, Feb. 19 -- The 15th National Assembly (NA) on February 19 passed a resolution on supplements to the 2025 socio-economic development plan which sets a growth target of at least 8%, at its ninth extraordinary session.

Under the resolution, the legislative body decided to adjust some key targets. Accordingly, the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate is set to reach 8% or higher, with the GDP scale this year expected to exceed 500 billion USD. The GDP per capita is projected to surpass 5,000 USD, and the average consumer price index (CPI) growth rate is targeted to be around 4.5 - 5%.

The NA agreed with the tasks and solutions proposed by the Government and relevant NA agencies, while urging the Government and related agencies to...