Cat Lai port in Ho Chi Minh city (Photo: VNA)

The data showed that Southeast Asia’s economic boost has been driven by trade, investment, consumption, and fiscal policies, including anticipated monetary easing at the beginning of 2025.

Vietnam’s GDP growth is projected to rise to 6.5% in 2025, up from 5.0% in 2024, fueled by increasing global demand for goods.

The report emphasized that Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia and Vietnam, is seeing benefits from both domestic and international investments.