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Inflation Management Must Stay Grounded in Reality from the Start
In 2024, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by an average of 3.63% compared to 2023, remaining below the target set by the National Assembly. This marks a decade of Vietnam's successful inflation control, with an average rate below 4%. Experts suggest that maintaining a CPI increase of around 4.5% in 2025 to support a substantial 8-10% growth will be a challenging task, requiring decisive and meticulous management from governing bodies from the get-go.
Inflation Management: Anchoring Policy in Reality from the Get-Go
In 2024, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by an average of 3.63% year-on-year, remaining below the target set by the National Assembly. This marks a decade of Vietnam's successful inflation control, with average annual inflation rates kept below 4%. Experts predict that maintaining a CPI increase of around 4.5% in 2025 to support a substantial 8-10% growth will be a challenging task, requiring decisive and meticulous management from governing bodies from the get-go.
“A Call for Doubling Down on Efforts: Aiming for 8% and Beyond”
Achieving a growth rate of 8% or higher in 2025 will pave the way for even higher growth rates in the following years, with aspirations to reach double digits, surpassing 10%. However, to attain this new growth target, it is imperative that all ministries, sectors, and local authorities demonstrate an even stronger resolve, doubling their efforts from previous years.
