An upgrade by FTSE Russell would serve as a springboard for Vietnam’s stock market, accelerating its integration into the global financial system. A growth target of 10% According to a recent report by SSI Research, next year marks the beginning of Vietnam’s five-year socioeconomic development plan for 2026–2030. With an ambitious GDP growth target of 10%, the country is signaling its strong commitment to narrowing the development gap with regional peers and advancing toward upper-middle-income status within the next decade. As reform momentum builds and policy management becomes more adaptive, 2026 is poised to be a pivotal year—provided that implementation proves effective. With a solid foundation already in place, the decisive factor now lies in the nation’s capacity to execute. With global uncertainties continuing to dampen external demand, domestic growth drivers are set to play a pivotal role. Public investment in infrastructure and household consumption are expected to lead the way, bolstered by expansionary fiscal policy and rising income confidence—thanks to support measures such as VAT and personal income tax reductions. Looking ahead, the quality of domestic demand, rather than its sheer volume, will become the key determinant of growth, signaling a shift toward a model rooted in productivity and […]
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