The government has submitted to the National Assembly a target of GDP growth of 10% or more for 2027, tied to macroeconomic stability and inflation control, with GDP per capita of $6,100 and CPI rising about 4.5%. Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng said 14 of 15 socio-economic targets for 2026 are expected to be met or exceeded, with GDP growing 9.95% in the third quarter and 9.01% over nine months. Import-export rose 30.4% in nine months and registered FDI reached $50.36 billion, up 76.4%, while the State Bank has directed credit institutions to cut lending rates by 1.5–2% for production and priority sectors. The National Assembly's Economic and Financial Committee praised the growth but said its foundation is not yet solid, noting that the four largest localities, accounting for nearly 47% of GRDP, are all expected to miss their 2026 targets and private investment grew only 14%.
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Original headline: Chính phủ trình mục tiêu tăng trưởng kinh tế 2027 từ 10% trở lên
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