The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) updated World Economic Outlook 2025 projects Vietnam's economy to grow by 6.1% next year, maintaining the same forecast as for 2024. This growth rate surpasses regional peers, including China (4.5%), Indonesia (5.1%), Thailand (3%), and Malaysia (4.4%). Consumer prices in Vietnam are expected to rise by 3.5%, slightly lower than the previous year, while unemployment is forecasted to decrease from 2.1% to 2%. On a global scale, the IMF predicts 3.2% growth in 2025, with medium-term growth fading to 3.1%, below pre-pandemic levels. Despite potential risks such as rising tariffs and financial market instability, Vietnam's GDP is set to reach USD500bn by 2025, making it the 33rd largest economy worldwide and the fourth in ASEAN.