IMF sees steady global growth in 2026 as AI boom offsets trade headwinds
World 11:00 20/01/2026The International Monetary Fund again edged its 2026 global growth forecast higher on Monday as businesses and economies adapt to U.S. tariffs that have eased in recent months and a continued AI investment boom that has fueled asset wealth and expectations of productivity gains.
Vietnam’s 2026 growth hinges on tariff negotiation signals: Standard Chartered
Economy 18:13 14/01/2026Vietnam’s economic growth outlook in 2026 will be shaped significantly by the progress and outcomes of tariff negotiations, according to experts from Standard Chartered, who suggest that non-manufacturing sectors could play a larger role in supporting growth amid positive credit conditions.
PM urges ministries to push for 10% economic growth, $5,500 per capita GDP in 2026
Economy 15:45 12/01/2026Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed ministries and local authorities nationwide to step up efforts to achieve GDP growth of at least 10 percent and raise per capita GDP to between US$5,400 and $5,500 in 2026, alongside other key socio-economic targets.
UOB raises Vietnam’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 7.5% on export, FDI strength
Economy 10:26 11/01/2026Vietnam is projected to post year-on-year GDP growth of 7.5 percent in 2026, driven mainly by exports and foreign direct investment, according to the latest Vietnam economic outlook report by Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB).
International community praises Vietnam's economic achievements in 2025
Economy 11:41 09/01/2026The international community has spoken highly of Vietnam's economic performance in 2025 and expressed confidence in its outlook for 2026, according to information released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.
State economic sector plays leading role in Vietnam’s economy: Politburo's Resolution
Economy 10:03 09/01/2026The state economic sector is defined as an especially important component and plays a leading role in Vietnam's economy, according to Resolution No. 79 issued recently by the Politburo.
Vietnam’s GDP grows 8.02% in 2025, second-highest in 15 years
Economy 17:05 06/01/2026Vietnam’s economy expanded by 8.02 percent year on year to about US$514 billion in 2025, marking the second-highest growth in 15 years, driven by strong performance in industry, construction, and services, according to data from the National Statistics Office of Vietnam (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.
Singapore Q4 GDP up 5.7% y/y, preliminary data shows
World 10:57 02/01/2026SINGAPORE -- Singapore's economy grew 5.7% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, preliminary government data showed on Friday.
Vietnam’s top legislature targets 2026 GDP growth of at least 10%
Economy 07:41 15/11/2025Vietnam’s law-making National Assembly has approved a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 10 percent or higher for 2026.
Vietnam must hit 8.4% Q4 GDP growth to reach 2025 target: PM
Vietnam News 11:51 09/11/2025Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged ministries, sectors, and localities to make the utmost effort to ensure Vietnam achieves 8.4 percent economic growth in the fourth quarter, which he said is crucial for the country to meet its full-year target of over eight percent.
Vietnam’s GDP jumps 5 spots globally
Economy 12:26 13/10/2025Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) has reached US$510 billion in 2025, marking a significant rise from $346 billion in 2020, representing a jump of five places in global rankings, heard a plenary discussion held as part of the first Party Congress of the Government for the 2025-30 tenure on Sunday.
Natural disasters have caused $1.3bn in damage across Vietnam so far this year
Vietnam News 11:43 10/10/2025Natural disasters have caused an estimated VND35 trillion (US$1.3 billion) in economic losses across Vietnam so far this year, not including the tens of trillions of dong in vehicle repair costs following widespread floods, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep said at a meeting with Vietnam's disaster risk reduction partners on Thursday.
