Targeted action required for higher growth
With first-half growth exceeding expectations, Vietnam now faces the tougher challenge of sustaining momentum while balancing investment, inflation, and financial stability.
UOB raises Vietnam's 2026 GDP Growth forecast to 8.5%
The country's first-half GDP growth reaching 8.18%.
Hai Phong leads centrally-run cities in growth rate
The northern port city's growth momentum was primarily driven by industrial production, FDI attraction, export-import activities, and the services sector.
Da Nang city's economy expands 9.52% in 6M
The city ranking 13th among Vietnam's 34 provinces and centrally governed cities and the fastest-growing locality in the country's South Central Coast region.
HCM City records fastest economic growth in a decade
The southern city's economic growth accelerates to 8.55% in the first half of 2026, missing its double-digit threshold.
Dong Nai posts 9.81% GRDP growth in first half of 2026
Total gross regional domestic product (GRDP) estimated at more than VND359.7 trillion ($13.7 billion).
Vietnam updates 2026 growth scenarios, outlines core measures for rest of year
A notable highlight of the Government's new resolution is the requirement to continue managing fiscal policy in a "focused and targeted expansionary" direction to support economic growth.
HCM City posts strong economic growth in 5M
Key economic indicators recording solid growth and largely tracking the city's development targets.
Vietnam needs to advance science and technology in a new economic development model
Economic experts believe that for Vietnam to achieve double-digit growth in the coming years and attain high-income status by 2045, promoting the development of science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation is an urgent imperative.
Hai Phong meets most economic targets in first five months of 2026
The growth reflecting the northern port city’s strong economic momentum despite challenges in industrial growth and business formation.
HCM City sees strong economic momentum in 4M
The growth marked by a sharp rise in foreign direct investment (FDI), growing business activity, and sustained expansion in trade and tourism.
Looming pressure on Vietnam's economic growth
Though results indicate a degree of recovery momentum in Q1 and March, ongoing global headwinds continue to pose concerns for Vietnam macro-economic situation.
HCM City posts GRDP growth of 8.27% in Q1
The figure marking the highest rate for the period in the past five years.
HCM City posts strong economic growth in January
The southern city targeting an annual growth of 10% in 2026.
PM outlines tasks to fulfil 2026 economic growth target
The National Assembly targeting 10% GDP growth for 2026.
UOB upgrades Vietnam's 2026 economic growth forecast to 7.5%
The country recording a GDP growth of 8.02% in 2025.
Hanoi targets economic growth of 11% in 2026
The capital's 2025 GRDP growing by 8.16%.
Can Tho targets economic growth of over 10% in 2026
The Mekong Delta city's growth in 2025 estimated at 7.23%.
Hai Phong targets 2026 economic growth of 13%
The northern port city posting a growth of 11.81% in 2025.
UOB forecasts Vietnam's 2025 growth at 7.7%
The bank citing the country’s robust export performance, resilient manufacturing activity and sustained foreign investment inflows.