Vietnam’s GDP predicted to surpass Singapore’s in 2029
By 2039, Vietnam’s GDP could rise to $1.41 trillion, ranking 25th worldwide and becoming Southeast Asia’s third-largest economy, following Indonesia and the Philippines.
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