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UOB lifts Việt Nams 2026 growth forecast as economy gathers momentum

UOB lifts Việt Nam's 2026 growth forecast as economy gathers momentum

The bank said Việt Nam entered the second half of the year with strong economic momentum despite headwinds including conflict in the Middle East, elevated energy prices, supply chain disruptions and uncertainty over global trade policies.
UOB Vietnam breaks ground on 450m headquarters in Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCMC

UOB Vietnam breaks ground on $450m headquarters in Vietnam International Financial Centre in HCMC

UOB Vietnam on July 1 broke ground on its new headquarters building, UOB Plaza Ho Chi Minh City, becoming the first foreign bank to develop and own a purpose-built headquarters within the Vietnam International Financial Centre – HCM City (VIFC...
Hà Nội signs MoU with UOB Vietnam to attract high-quality FDI

Hà Nội signs MoU with UOB Vietnam to attract high-quality FDI

The MoU also aims to help Vietnamese enterprises integrate more deeply into global supply chains and expand their operations in Singapore and other overseas markets.
Business confidence rebounds as firms accelerate AI adoption and ASEAN expansion

Business confidence rebounds as firms accelerate AI adoption and ASEAN expansion

The UOB Business Outlook Study 2026 found that 85 per cent of businesses reported positive sentiment, up from 48 per cent in 2025 when confidence was affected by uncertainty surrounding US tariff developments and global trade tensions.
UOB considers joining Vietnam International Financial Centre

UOB considers joining Vietnam International Financial Centre

Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) is exploring membership in the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC), a project meant to connect domestic, global and regional capital flows.
UOB remains upbeat on Việt Nams economic outlook despite global uncertainty

UOB remains upbeat on Việt Nam’s economic outlook despite global uncertainty

UOB maintained its forecast for Việt Nam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 7.5 per cent in 2026, with first-quarter growth projected at around 7 per cent.
Việt Nam tops ASEAN in consumer sentiment: UOB report

Việt Nam tops ASEAN in consumer sentiment: UOB report

The study, covering 5,000 respondents in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Việt Nam, found that Việt Nam’s consumer sentiment led the region with 67 points, up three points from last year.
Việt Nams GDP forecast lowered amid global policy uncertainty

Việt Nam's GDP forecast lowered amid global policy uncertainty

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) forecasts Việt Nam’s economic growth at 6.2 per cent this year and 6 per cent next year. 
UOB raises charter capital to 387 million, reaffirming commitment to Việt Nam

UOB raises charter capital to $387 million, reaffirming commitment to Việt Nam

The UOB’s announcement of an increase in charter capital and a plan for a new headquarters building in HCM City reaffirms the bank’s strong commitment to long-term investment in Việt Nam.
Bank forecasts GDP growth at 7.1% in Q1

Bank forecasts GDP growth at 7.1% in Q1

The bank remains cautiously optimistic about Việt Nam’s economic outlook, maintaining its full-year growth forecast at 7 per cent for 2025.
Over 20,000 companies enter the market in the first two months of this year

Over 20,000 companies enter the market in the first two months of this year

The business landscape in the first two months of this year had many challenges, but positive signals have emerged. 
Intl financial institutions show positive views on Việt Nams growth prospects

Int’l financial institutions show positive views on Việt Nam's growth prospects

The Vietnamese government is demonstrating a high determination in promoting public investment, focusing on numerous strategic infrastructure projects that connect economic centres. This will serve as an important launching pad for Vietnam to enter a new era – the era...
Việt Nam to become Asia-Pacific regions fastest growing economy in 2026

Việt Nam to become Asia-Pacific region's fastest growing economy in 2026

The World Bank projects Việt Nam''s GDP growth at 6.3 per cent in 2026, the highest in the Asia-Pacific region.
Việt Nam to see continued positive growth in 2025, says UOB

Việt Nam to see continued positive growth in 2025, says UOB

"We expect positive momentum from domestic drivers such as production, consumer spending and visitor arrivals to contribute to the activities, especially in the first half," the bank said in its latest report. 
Vietnamese consumers most optimistic in ASEAN about economy: UOB

Vietnamese consumers most optimistic in ASEAN about economy: UOB

Vietnamese consumers showed the highest level of optimism regarding their country’s economic outlook compared with their regional peers, according to a recent study by Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB).