Việt Nam's 2025 a new era for financial institutions

Major financial institutions, including the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, VinaCapital, Standard Chartered, and HSBC, have raised their forecasts for Việt Nam’s economic growth in 2025, underscoring the country’s robust recovery and growing global integration. These upward revisions reflect Việt Nam’s strong export performance (particularly to the US), rising foreign direct investment (FDI), and strategic positioning in global value chains. Alongside government efforts to bolster public investment and modernize infrastructure, experts predict continued expansion in manufacturing, green energy, and technology sectors. However, analysts also highlight the need to prioritize qualitative growth, cautioning about potential headwinds such as a soft landing in the US economy and climate-related disruptions. Overall, Việt Nam appears poised for a new era of development, with projections ranging around 6.5–7 per cent in 2025, signaling a promising step toward its goal of becoming an upper middle-income country by 2030.

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Two days before Trump’s inauguration, Iraq faces transitional phase

Iraq stands at a crossroads as Donald Trump’s inauguration looms, with analysts predicting a pivotal shift in the country’s alignment between the United States and Iran. Observers emphasize that Iraq’s reliance on US financial and military support since 2003 leaves little room for neutrality, especially given Washington’s intent to curtail Tehran’s regional influence. Experts cited in the report predict a tougher stance on armed factions and militias linked to Iran, with the US aiming to secure both Iraq and Syria’s stability while facilitating broader economic alliances. Meanwhile, Iraqi politicians warn that refusal to move toward a more independent and US-friendly path could jeopardize Baghdad’s strategic interests, including its economy and security. The transitional period will likely reshape Iraq’s internal power dynamics, as American backing—and any potential repercussions against pro-Iran entities—will form the basis of a new regional order.

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