Race against time: will an ageing population derail Vietnam’s economic boom?

Vietnam is on track to become one of the world’s top economies by 2030. However, the nation is now grappling with low fertility rates and an ageing population. Unlike its wealthier neighbours, Vietnam faces ageing challenges at lower income levels. Demographic experts say that at the core of these challenges is a need to support Vietnam’s informal workforce to ensure all citizens are protected and able to contribute to the economy.