Vietnam’s real GDP expanded by 8.02 percent last year, the second-highest growth rate during the 2011–25 period, UOB said, citing data from the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance. Exports, FDI anchor Vietnam’s 2025 growthUOB said Vietnam’s strong economic performance in 2025 was largely underpinned by resilient exports and steady manufacturing, despite headwinds from U.S. tariff policies. Exports remained the primary growth engine, with export turnover rising by 19 percent year on year in the final quarter of 2025 and full-year export growth reaching 17 percent compared with 2024. Against this backdrop, the bank has raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 7.5 percent, up from an earlier projection of seven percent, with exports and FDI expected to remain key drivers. Tariff uncertainty, potential export slowdown pose risks“With growth exceeding eight percent last year, Vietnam enters 2026 with a solid foundation,” the UOB report said.

Source: Tuoitre News January 11, 2026 03:36 UTC