Hanoi, Jan. 1 -- Achieving double-digit economic growth in 2026 will hinge on pooling and deploying investment resources, with public funds playing a pivotal role, according to experts.
Massive capital demand
The National Assembly has targeted 10% GDP growth for 2026, a goal that demands enormous capital inflows. A scenario from Do Thien Anh Tuan, a lecturer from the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management, puts public investment as high as 1.65 quadrillion VND (63 billion USD).
At a recent policy forum, Tuan said total social investment currently runs at about 33% of GDP, with the public component around 10% of GDP, or 28% of overall investment. Assuming 10% real growth and 4% inflation in 2026, the nominal economy could top 14...