2025 in review & 2026 forecasts

Vietnam manufacturing purchasing managers' index drops to 7-month low in April

Economy - Mon, May 4, 2026 | 12:08 pm GTM+7

Vietnamese manufacturers recorded a drop in new orders in April as inflationary pressures hit 15-year highs amid increased costs for fuel and oil in particular, according to S&P Global.

Vietnam’s e-commerce sales surge 47% to $5.64 bln in Q1

Vietnam: Energy shock clouds the outlook for 2026

Vietnam textile-garment industry remains cautious despite order recovery

USD/VND exchange rate remains under upward pressure amid inflation risks

Vietnam’s FDI disbursement hits 5-year high in Q1

Vietnam records 7.83% economic expansion in Q1

Vietnam’s retail sector accelerates in Q1

Despite economic volatility, Vietnamese retailers are forecast to deliver strong business results after the first three months of the year.

Economy - Wed, April 1, 2026 | 5:15 pm GTM+7

Vietnam GDP could gain 2-3 percentage points from new growth drivers: economist

Vietnam’s GDP growth could reach 9-9.3% this year and may rise by an additional 2-3 percentage points if new growth drivers are effectively leveraged, said Can Van Luc, chief economist at state-controlled BIDV bank.

Economy - Wed, April 1, 2026 | 8:17 am GTM+7

Vietnam’s e-commerce market enters consolidation phase as fees rise, tax rules tighten

Vietnam’s fast-growing e-commerce sector is entering a period of consolidation as rising platform fees, stricter tax enforcement, and intensifying competition squeeze profit margins for online merchants, signaling the end of a years-long phase defined by heavy spending to capture users.

Economy - Mon, March 16, 2026 | 4:06 pm GTM+7

FDI shaping Vietnam’s labor market in 2026: expert

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is increasingly reshaping Vietnam’s labor market in 2026, driving strong demand for skilled workers in sectors such as technology, manufacturing and automation, said Ngo Thi Ngoc Lan, a regional director at Navigos Search.

Economy - Thu, March 12, 2026 | 9:24 am GTM+7

Geopolitical volatility deemed as biggest risk to Vietnam business growth in 2026: survey

Geopolitical tensions are regarded as the biggest threat to business growth in Vietnam this year, according to a survey released alongside the 2026 FAST500 ranking by domestic research firm Vietnam Report.

Economy - Wed, March 11, 2026 | 4:52 pm GTM+7

Vietnam stock market remains poised for long-term growth: broker

Nguyen Ky Minh, chief economist at Guotai Junan Securities Vietnam (IVS), said Vietnam’s stock market is expected to maintain positive long-term growth and remain an attractive destination for investors despite short-term volatility.

Finance - Tue, March 10, 2026 | 1:42 pm GTM+7

Vietnamese brokerages set bold targets for 2026 amid market status upgrade expectations

Vietnamese securities companies are setting ambitious revenue and profit targets for 2026 as they bet on stronger market momentum, driven partly by expectations that the country’s stock market could be upgraded to secondary emerging market status by FTSE Russell.

Finance - Mon, March 9, 2026 | 8:02 am GTM+7

Vietnam’s 2-month FDI disbursement hits 5-year high

Vietnam recorded $3.21 billion in implemented FDI capital for the first two months of 2026, up 8.8% year-on-year and marking the highest level in five years.

Economy - Sat, March 7, 2026 | 2:50 pm GTM+7

Vietnam beer market faces slowdown as taxes rise and drinking habits shift: report

Vietnam’s once-frothy beer market is facing a "perfect storm" of regulatory tightening, looming tax hikes, and shifting consumer values that fundamentally reshaped the industry during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, analysts with Insight Asia said in a report.

Economy - Fri, March 6, 2026 | 3:30 pm GTM+7

Vietnam pharmaceutical industry on track for sustainable growth in 2026

Vietnam’s pharmaceutical industry is expected to enter a more sustainable growth phase in 2026 after a solid performance in 2025, supported by favorable policies, an aging population, and expanding domestic production.

Economy - Thu, March 5, 2026 | 9:30 am GTM+7

WHA - Shaping Vietnam’s next industrial growth

As Vietnam continues to strengthen its position as a regional manufacturing powerhouse, the expansion of the WHA Smart Technology Industrial Zone-Thanh Hoa marks a strategic milestone in extending the country’s northern industrial momentum into the North Central Region.

Companies - Tue, March 3, 2026 | 8:00 am GTM+7

Vietnam rubber industry outlook: Prices rebound yet cyclical risks persist

Natural rubber prices have surged 25-30% from their mid-2025 lows, reviving market sentiment. Yet for many Vietnamese rubber companies, profit growth is increasingly driven by one-off gains rather than core latex operations, underscoring both short-term opportunities and long-term cyclical risks.

Economy - Sun, March 1, 2026 | 8:00 am GTM+7

HCMC labor market faces hiring paradox as demand outstrips supply

The labor market in and around Ho Chi Minh City is entering a strong recovery cycle, with hiring demand far exceeding labor supply, yet employers continue to struggle to recruit, highlighting a growing mismatch in skills, training structures, and labor distribution.

Economy - Fri, February 27, 2026 | 12:16 pm GTM+7

Vietnam market to see extending gains in 2026 despite volatility: PYN Elite chief

Vietnam’s stock market is positioned for further gains this year even as volatility remains a defining feature, said Finland's PYN Elite Fund head Petri Deryng.

Finance - Thu, February 26, 2026 | 10:48 pm GTM+7

Vietnam stocks set for foreign inflow boost on market status upgrade: VCBF CEO

With tighter controls on foreign-currency trading in the unofficial market and the prospect of a market status upgrade, foreign inflows will play a more constructive role in Vietnam’s stock market, said CEO of Vietcombank Fund Management Company Limited (VCBF) Nguyen Thi Hang Nga.

Finance - Tue, February 24, 2026 | 5:20 pm GTM+7