The World Bank has raised its 2026 growth forecast for Việt Nam to 7.4 per cent, citing strong manufacturing and exports of high-tech and AI-related goods, while rising AI adoption is creating new opportunities for productivity and growth.
Gross domestic product (GDP) rose 9.95 per cent in the third quarter over the same period last year, accelerating from growth of 8.15 per cent in the first quarter and 8.81 per cent in the second quarter.
For the first nine months, the services sector grew 9.14 per cent, while industry and construction expanded 8.8 per cent. Construction alone rose 10.89 per cent.
The provincial authorities have launched a 90-day campaign to accelerate the implementation of socioeconomic targets, with a focus on public investment disbursement, site clearance and major projects.
S&P Global Ratings has raised its 2026 growth forecast for Việt Nam to 8 per cent, adding to a series of upgrades by international financial institutions amid strong exports and resilient domestic demand.
Việt Nam’s economy maintained strong momentum in eight months, but slower business re-entry, rising dissolutions and inflationary pressures highlight challenges as the Government pushes for double-digit growth.
PM Lê Minh Hưng warned of continued pressures on economic management, production and business activity, public investment disbursement, exports, financial markets and the livelihoods of parts of the population.
The combination of traditional tools and modern technologies is enabling many Vietnamese enterprises to make significant breakthroughs, helping build a modern productivity and quality ecosystem and driving a new growth model.
Việt Nam’s strong H1 sets a solid base for growth, but investment, consumption and external risks will determine how far that momentum carries into the second half of 2026.
As Việt Nam strives to achieve double-digit economic growth, enhancing the operational efficiency of SOEs while reinforcing their pioneering and leading role has become an urgent priority.
Tây Ninh ranked fourth nationwide in foreign direct investment attraction in the first half of this year, approving 70 new foreign-invested projects worth nearly $340 million and allowing 69 existing projects to increase their registered capital by more than $1.9...
AMRO has raised its forecast for Việt Nam''s economic growth to 7.5 per cent this year, joining a growing number of international institutions that have turned more optimistic about the country''s outlook.
SSI Research says Việt Nam''s economy remains on track for strong growth this year, supported by robust manufacturing, record FDI and policy support, with public investment and reforms key to sustaining momentum.