Vietnam’s development over the past 30 years has been remarkable. Economic and political reforms launched in 1986 have spurred rapid economic growth. Between 2002 and 2018, GDP per capita increased 2.7 times, reaching over US$2,700 in 2019. In 2019, Vietnam’s economy continued to show fundamental strength and resilience, supported by robust domestic demand and export-oriented manufacturing. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 7.02% fueled by a robust expansion of the processing and manufacturing and services sectors. Due to the pandemic, growth dropped but remained in positive territory at 2.9% in 2020 and 2.6% in 1021.

On the infrastructure front too Vietnam scores well. Blessed with a long coastline, Vietnam has excellent potential for special economic zones, 18 of which are already established, investing US$2.5B in each SEZ. In the first 11 months of 2020, foreign investors invested US$17 billion in Vietnam with a significant portion of these projects targeted at manufacturing, processing, real estate, and electricity production and distribution. As per the GSO,
industrial activity in 2020 expanded by 3.3 percent.

The Asian Development Bank forecasts that Vietnam’s economy will grow the fastest in South East Asia. IMF estimates 2022 growth to be 6% , thanks to strong economic fundamentals, decisive containment measures and well-targeted government support.