2025 in review & 2026 forecasts

Vietnam property developers raise over $2.3 bln through private bond placements in June

Finance - Mon, July 13, 2026 | 3:58 pm GTM+7

Vietnam’s real estate developers accelerated bond issuance via private placement in June, raising more than VND60.66 trillion ($2.31 billion) in a single month, the highest monthly issuance value recorded by the sector so far this year.

Three stock groups to offer strong earnings growth in H2

Vietnam's garment manufacturers face mounting headwinds

HCMC: Apartments nearly sold out, affordable homes still in short supply

Stocks poised to benefit from Vietnam's carbon market

Vietnam bank deposit rates hit 9%: Is the race to mobilize capital heating up again?

Strong Q2 earnings, lower interest rates to bolster Vietnam stocks

Vietnam real estate M&A favors quality, clear legal status assets as FDI priorities evolve

Vietnam's real estate M&A market continued to attract foreign capital in the first half of 2026 despite persistent global economic uncertainties, but foreign investors are increasingly targeting assets with clear legal status, stable cash flow, and strong operational performance, with data centers emerging as a key growth segment.

Real Estate - Wed, July 8, 2026 | 1:38 pm GTM+7

Vietnam public investment drive sparks new capital spending cycle among construction firms

Vietnam's accelerated public investment program, marked by the simultaneous rollout of large-scale infrastructure projects, is driving rising demand for construction machinery, heavy equipment and specialized vehicles, prompting contractors to expand or restructure their equipment fleets in anticipation of sustained project pipelines.

Companies - Mon, July 6, 2026 | 2:02 pm GTM+7

Vietnam's FDI disbursement hits five-year high in H1

Vietnam's implemented foreign direct investment (FDI) rose 11.2% from a year earlier to $13.03 billion in the first half of 2026, the highest level for the period in five years.

Economy - Sat, July 4, 2026 | 8:17 am GTM+7

Vietnam economy expands 8.39% in Q2, H1 growth hits 8.18%

Vietnam's GDP grew an estimated 8.39% in the second quarter from a year earlier, lifting first-half economic expansion to 8.18%.

Economy - Fri, July 3, 2026 | 5:10 pm GTM+7

Vietnam's manufacturing recovery gaining traction: S&P

The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index posted 51.8 in June, down from 52.8 in May but still above the 50.0 no-change mark, reflecting an improvement in the health of the sector.

Economy - Fri, July 3, 2026 | 11:26 am GTM+7

Seaport operators Gemadept, Hai Phong Port expected to post strong profit growth in Q2

Gemadept and Hai Phong Port, two major seaport operators of Vietnam, are expected to post strong earnings growth in Q2/2026, backed by Vietnam's robust trade expansion, higher cargo throughput, stronger pricing, and improved operational efficiency.

Companies - Wed, July 1, 2026 | 5:19 pm GTM+7

Vietnam stocks await lower interest rates despite policy support: analyst

Vietnam's stock market has yet to respond to a series of government measures aimed at expanding monetary policy flexibility and supporting economic growth, with analysts saying borrowing costs remain too high to drive a sustained recovery in investor sentiment.

Finance - Wed, July 1, 2026 | 3:37 pm GTM+7

Vietnam targets 11.9% GDP growth in H2 to achieve double-digit expansion in 2026

Vietnam's government has set a target of 11.9% economic growth in the second half of 2026 to achieve its goal of expanding GDP by at least 10% for the full year, according to a government resolution issued on Saturday.

Economy - Mon, June 29, 2026 | 1:09 pm GTM+7

Vietnam bank profits in 2026: The 'VIP pass' of credit growth quotas

The outlook for Vietnam's banking sector in 2026 presents a notable paradox: despite mounting liquidity pressures, narrowing net interest margins (NIMs), and rising funding costs, many banks are still expected to deliver double-digit profit growth, with some forecast to double their earnings.

Banking - Mon, June 29, 2026 | 12:09 pm GTM+7

New-generation FDI policy seen benefiting industrial parks, technology, financial sectors

Vietnam's new policy framework for the foreign-invested sector - the Politburo's Resolution No. 10, is expected to benefit industrial real estate, technology-semiconductor, banking, securities, logistics and energy companies, as the country shifts its focus toward higher-quality investment, according to brokerage Mirae Asset.

Economy - Sat, June 20, 2026 | 10:51 am GTM+7

Vietnam economy resilience amid cost pressures, external strains: UOB

The VND has stabilized in recent weeks, trading in a range of VND26,291-26,372 per U.S. dollars in April-May, well within the State Bank of Vietnam’s ±5% band. In a report released on Friday, UOB analysts say on balance, they retain a gradual depreciation bias for the USD/VND, with updated forecasts of 26,500 in Q3/2026, 26,400 in Q4/2026, 26,300 in Q1/2027, and 26,100 in Q2/2027.

Consulting - Sat, June 13, 2026 | 11:49 am GTM+7

How trade deficit affecting Vietnam's foreign exchange flows, currency

Vietnam recorded its first trade deficit in nearly a decade during the first five months of the year, but the impact on the country's foreign exchange balance and currency has so far remained limited, according to Can Van Luc, chief economist at state-controlled bank BIDV.

Economy - Thu, June 11, 2026 | 11:59 am GTM+7

Banks regain lead in Vietnam's private placement bond market in May

Vietnamese banks regained their position as the largest issuers in the private placement bond market in May, as lenders sought to diversify funding sources, strengthen capital buffers,and meet increasingly stringent regulatory requirements.

Banking - Thu, June 4, 2026 | 9:15 am GTM+7

TikTok Shop narrows gap with Shopee as Vietnam e-commerce becomes duopoly

Vietnam’s e-commerce market is rapidly evolving into a two-player battleground as TikTok Shop aggressively gains ground on Shopee, reshaping how consumers shop online and how brands allocate advertising and sales budgets.

Economy - Wed, June 3, 2026 | 4:51 pm GTM+7

Vietnam power firms post strong profits as heatwave drives electricity demand, but stocks lag

Vietnamese power producers reported sharply higher first-quarter profits as electricity demand surged amid prolonged heatwaves, although their shares have yet to reflect the sector's improving fundamentals.

Companies - Wed, June 3, 2026 | 3:35 pm GTM+7

Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index hits record high since Feb

The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 52.8 in May, up from 50.5 in April and reaching its highest since February, just before the outbreak of war in the Middle East.

Economy - Mon, June 1, 2026 | 8:19 pm GTM+7

Rubber prices surge, Vietnamese producers remain cautious on new upcycle

Global natural rubber prices have climbed back to peaks last seen in 2017 as seasonal supply shortages and rising stockpiling demand tighten the market, but most Vietnamese rubber producers remain cautious about prospects for a sustained upcycle in 2026.

Companies - Sat, May 30, 2026 | 8:17 am GTM+7

Deposit rates remain elevated: Where can savers get best returns?

Bank deposits are regaining appeal as an investment channel as deposit rates at some Vietnamese commercial banks have climbed to as high as 8-10% per year.

Banking - Thu, May 28, 2026 | 11:43 am GTM+7

FDI shifts 'taste', land banks lose edge as southern Vietnam's industrial property market gets more mature

Southern Vietnam’s industrial real estate market is entering a more mature phase as foreign direct investment (FDI) pivots toward high-tech and green industries, putting greater emphasis on logistics infrastructure, operational capacity and ESG standards over land availability.

Industrial real estate - Mon, May 25, 2026 | 2:35 pm GTM+7