{"id":26961,"date":"2025-01-09T11:15:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T04:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cimigo.com\/?p=26961"},"modified":"2025-10-20T08:26:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T01:26:21","slug":"vietnams-economy-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cimigo.com\/en\/trends\/vietnams-economy-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam\u2019s economy 2024: A tale of two sides"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vietnam’s economy in 2024 contrasts subdued domestic consumption with impressive growth driven by exports, manufacturing, and investment.<\/p>\n

On the domestic front, consumer demand has remained muted. Retail sales of goods increased by a modest 1.1%<\/strong>, and combined goods and services sales rose by just 2.3%<\/strong>. This slow growth suggests caution in household spending, despite inflation being contained at 3.63%<\/strong>, lower than initial projections.<\/p>\n

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However, one bright spot for domestic services has been the remarkable rebound in international tourism. Vietnam welcomed 17.6 million visitors<\/strong> in 2024, marking a 40%<\/strong> increase compared to last year. This surge in tourism has provided crucial support for retail services, particularly in hospitality and entertainment sectors.<\/p>\n

In stark contrast, Vietnam\u2019s economy saw export-driven industries continue to thrive. Industrial production surged by 8.3%<\/strong>, driven by the country\u2019s strong manufacturing base. Exports reached $405 billion<\/strong>, representing 14%<\/strong> growth over 2023, while imports climbed by 16%<\/strong> to $380 billion<\/strong>, reflecting heightened trade activity.<\/p>\n

Vietnam’s economy also continues to attract substantial foreign investment, with cumulative foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursements up 9.4%<\/strong>, totaling $25.35 billion<\/strong>. This ongoing inflow of capital underscores confidence in Vietnam as a strategic hub for global manufacturing and supply chains.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, Cimigo<\/a> forecasts that Vietnam’s GDP growth will reach 6.6% in 2025<\/strong>. Balancing these divergent trends\u2014stimulating domestic consumption while maintaining robust external performance\u2014will be critical to sustaining economic momentum in the coming year.<\/p>\n

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