Vietnamese Economy Today: Current State and Real Threats

Abstract

Under conditions of growing internal and external threats and challenges, the growth rate of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is surprisingly high, thus attracting foreign investors. Is the brand of its development a combination of a market economy and the traditions of late socialism? Aim. The present study analyzes the results of socioeconomic development in 2015-2017 and identifies real threats to the development of Vietnam. Methods. The study uses general scientific methods of cognition as well as actual and statistical data provided by the National Statistics Bureau of Vietnam. Results. Data confirm the stability of major macroeconomic trends, Vietnam’s place in the global rankings, and predictive assessments. It is proved that the past positive trends as well as factors hindering current economic development remain unchanged.