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8 Apr 2025

International Economy

Vietnam’s economy grew at a slower pace of 6.93% YoY in 1Q25; reciprocal tariffs could shrink its GDP by 1.5%, though positive factors exist if trade negotiations with the US succeed (Business Brief No.4144 Full Ed.)

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  • Vietnam’s economy grew by 6.93 percent YoY in 1Q25, down from 7.55 percent YoY recorded in 4Q24. The deceleration was attributed to a surge in imports by 16.9 percent YoY, driven in part by increased machinery imports following damage to industrial production facilities caused by Typhoon Yagi.
  • Vietnam is subject to US reciprocal tariffs at a rate of 46 percent, potentially reducing its GDP by 1.5 percent. This is due to Vietnam’s heavy reliance on exports – particularly to the US market – compared to other ASEAN countries.
  • Preliminarily, KResearch projects that Vietnam’s economic growth, hit by the reciprocal tariffs, will fall to 5.3 percent YoY in 2025. However, positive factors could emerge if Vietnam-US trade negotiations prove successful.

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International Economy