Robert Kiyosaki is impressed with Vietnam's growth rate.
Robert Kiyosaki – the author of the book Rich Dad Poor Dad – recently shared positive insights about the Vietnamese economy following his recent visit.
He assesses that Vietnam is emerging as one of the most dynamic economies in the region.
According to the data he cited, GDP in 2025 is expected to increase by about 8.02%, the highest in Southeast Asia; the manufacturing sector is expected to grow by nearly 10%, while total trade turnover will reach 930 billion USD, an increase of 18% compared to the previous year. Notably, the trade surplus with the United States will reach a record level of 134 billion USD.
Advantages from strong manufacturing and infrastructure investment
Kiyosaki believes that the core difference of Vietnam lies in its development strategy based on manufacturing and reinvestment.
“Vietnam is building, manufacturing, and exporting. They are not printing money to grow but creating real value.”
He was also impressed by the speed of infrastructure investment, from highways, airports to seaports and factories – something he remarked was “many developed economies have not seen in decades.”
The experience in Ho Chi Minh City shows a vibrant economy with a plentiful workforce and high work ethic – key factors attracting global production chains.
Vietnam is emerging in the global supply chain
From a broader perspective, Kiyosaki noted that the trend of global manufacturing relocation is still ongoing, as companies seek countries with low costs and high productivity.
“Vietnam is emerging as an important link in the global value chain.”
The Vietnamese government aims to maintain growth of about 10% per year until 2030, demonstrating its ambition to continue breaking through. With a solid manufacturing foundation and a long-term development strategy, Vietnam is gradually asserting its position as a new global manufacturing hub.
