For greater impact of public investment on GDP growth
Public investment must be accelerated and efficiency improved if it is to contribute to Vietnam posting double-digit GDP growth in 2026.
Approach required for double-digit growth
While falling short of expectations, GDP growth in the first half provided direction on the approach required to reach double-digit growth for the year as a whole.
UOB maintains Vietnam’s 2026 GDP growth forecast at 7%
Vietnam is expected to sustain solid growth momentum this year even as it faces challenges including geopolitical tensions, elevated oil prices and rising inflationary pressures.