Vietnam's 10% growth drive runs into economic realities

A tourist walks past a souvenir shop in Hanoi on May 5. President To Lam has called for measures to encourage foreign visitors in Vietnam to spend more, while persuading Vietnamese to holiday domestically. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)Policy AsiaEconomists warn rapid expansion could fuel inflation and expose structural weaknessesYUJI NITTA and MAI NGUYENJuly 31, 2026 06:01 JST