Vietnam National Assembly Sets 2027 Goals: 10% Growth, US$6,100 Per Capita
The plan, approved on Saturday, also includes an inflation cap of 4.5% and directives for infrastructure development and increased foreign ownership limits.
Vietnam's 2027 Economic Objectives
Vietnam's National Assembly has approved ambitious economic targets for 2027, aiming for at least 10% gross domestic product (GDP) growth. The legislature, with over 93.4% of lawmakers voting in favour, passed a resolution on Saturday outlining the country's socio-economic development plan. Under this plan, Vietnam also expects its GDP per capita to reach approximately US$6,100.
The government has received a mandate to prioritise growth, maintain macroeconomic stability, and control inflation, targeting it at around 4.5% for the year. This comprehensive resolution underscores a concerted effort to balance rapid expansion with financial prudence.
Fiscal and Monetary Policy Directives
To achieve these targets, the resolution tasks the government with making significant advancements in resource mobilisation and allocation. Measures include increasing state budget revenue, reducing recurrent expenditures, and issuing various types of bonds.
Furthermore, the government is directed to secure official development assistance (ODA) loans to support national projects. On the monetary front, authorities must manage interest and exchange rates in line with domestic and international conditions, working to lower lending rates.
Credit allocation will be directed towards production, business activities, and other priority sectors to stimulate economic activity.
Infrastructure and Energy Investment Directives
Vietnam's National Assembly has directed significant infrastructure and energy development. The government must complete the national expressway network, including North-South and East-West corridors, and accelerate major railway projects like the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong and North-South high-speed lines.
Key airport projects, Long Thanh and Gia Binh International Airports, are prioritised to enhance aviation capacity. Energy security is also mandated, requiring sufficient electricity and petroleum supplies, a national energy reserve strategy, and accelerated power generation, transmission, and solar projects.
The Assembly further cautioned against localities pursuing uncoordinated investments in airports, seaports, data centres, and free trade zones, aiming to prevent wasteful spending.
These directives signal Vietnam's commitment to sustained economic expansion and offer specific opportunities for foreign investors and businesses. The mandate to implement policies raising foreign ownership limits in non-sensitive sectors suggests improved market access, potentially attracting greater foreign direct investment (FDI).
Lower lending rates and directed credit could reduce financing costs for businesses operating in priority sectors. Furthermore, the accelerated development of large-scale infrastructure projects, including expressways, railways, and airports, presents significant contract opportunities for construction, engineering, and logistics firms.
The emphasis on energy security and new power projects also indicates demand for expertise and capital in the energy sector.
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