Viet Nam's economy expanded 8% in 2025, marking its strongest growth rate in three years, according to the General Statistics Office, despite facing increased tariffs from the United States.
The Southeast Asian nation achieved a GDP per capita of approximately $5,026, demonstrating resilience amid global trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties that challenged economic stability.
Viet Nam's trade surplus with the U.S. reached a record high during this period, underscoring the country's robust export performance even as Washington imposed additional tariffs on Vietnamese goods.
The General Statistics Office attributed this remarkable growth to strong manufacturing output, foreign direct investment inflows, and the government's effective economic policies that helped navigate external pressures.
This 8% expansion significantly exceeded the government's initial target and positioned Viet Nam as one of the fastest-growing economies in the Asia–Pacific region, proving its economic model can withstand protectionist trade measures.
