2025 in review & 2026 forecasts

Vietnam economy resilience amid cost pressures, external strains: UOB

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

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.

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

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

Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index hits record high since Feb

Rubber prices surge, Vietnamese producers remain cautious on new upcycle

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

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

Vietnamese listed firms stay cautious on 2026 profit outlook despite strong Q1

Vietnamese listed companies are entering 2026 with robust Q1 earnings growth, yet most are setting markedly more cautious full-year business targets as concerns over capital costs, uneven demand recovery, and widening sector divergence weigh on corporate sentiment.

Companies - Mon, May 25, 2026 | 8:00 am GTM+7

Vietnam’s cosmetics retail market keeps expanding but at slow pace

Vietnam’s cosmetics retail market continued expanding in 2026, though the pace of store openings has begun to moderate after years of rapid growth, according to market research firm Q&Me.

Economy - Fri, May 22, 2026 | 3:53 pm GTM+7

Major Vietnam conglomerates deepen presence in agriculture sector

The growing presence of both long-established agricultural companies and newly participating private conglomerates is reshaping Vietnam’s agriculture sector into a more diversified industry landscape.

Companies - Fri, May 22, 2026 | 3:27 pm GTM+7

Vietnam's wealth management market offers hundreds of billions of US dollars in growth potential

As Vietnam’s middle class expands rapidly and demand for wealth accumulation rises, the country’s wealth management market is entering a strong growth phase, with potential to reach hundreds of billions of U.S. dollars in the coming years.

Finance - Fri, May 22, 2026 | 10:47 am GTM+7

M&A set to drive Vietnam’s hospitality market in 2026

Analysts expect mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to accelerate sharply in Vietnam’s hotel and resort sector in 2026, particularly in the four-star and five-star segments in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, as tourism recovery strengthens and investors hunt for premium assets.

Real Estate - Thu, May 21, 2026 | 4:01 pm GTM+7

Vietnam’s convenience store boom shifts beyond major cities as chains race for scale

Vietnam’s convenience store and mini-supermarket sector is expected to post another year of rapid expansion in 2026, driven by aggressive store openings from leading retail chains and a strategic push into smaller cities and rural areas, according to market research firm Q&Me.

Companies - Thu, May 21, 2026 | 3:26 pm GTM+7

The end of the ‘cash cow’ era: Central Vietnam condotels give way to luxury apartments

After a boom period fueled by attractive profit commitments, the condotel segment in Vietnam’s central city of Danang has entered a prolonged downturn, while the high-end apartment segment is rapidly gaining momentum as the new focal point of the coastal urban real estate market.

Real Estate - Thu, May 21, 2026 | 11:35 am GTM+7

USD/VND exchange rate remains elevated

The USD/VND exchange rate remains under pressure as the State Bank of Vietnam on Wednesday raised the daily reference exchange rate to VND25,135 per U.S. dollar.

Banking - Wed, May 20, 2026 | 1:07 pm GTM+7

Vietnam’s rapid growth in Asia-Pacific drives demand for higher operational standards: Savills

Being ranked among the Top 20 APAC Growth Hubs reinforces Vietnam’s appeal as a destination for international businesses, accelerating office expansion and multi‑site occupancy by regional and global tenants, write Savills Vietnam analysts.

Economy - Fri, May 15, 2026 | 3:33 pm GTM+7

Rising inflation pressure poses challenge for Vietnam’s monetary policy

Vietnam’s central bank is facing mounting pressure to balance economic growth and inflation control as rising global prices, exchange rate risks and the prospect of a return to trade deficits complicate monetary policy management.

Banking - Tue, May 12, 2026 | 10:44 am GTM+7

Average lending rates begin edging lower: Vietnam central bank

Average lending rates in Vietnam have started to decline slightly as the central bank steps up measures to support liquidity and ease borrowing costs, said Pham Chi Quang, head of the State Bank of Vietnam's monetary policy department.

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

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

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.

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

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

Vietnam’s online retail market continued its rapid expansion in the first quarter of 2026 as total gross merchandise value (GMV) across four major platforms, Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada, and Tiki, reached about VND148.6 trillion ($5.64 billion), up 47% year-on-year, according to data from analytics firm Metric.

Economy - Sun, May 3, 2026 | 8:00 am GTM+7

Vietnam: Energy shock clouds the outlook for 2026

The most difficult period will be in Q2 and Q3/2026 as high global energy prices (and limited supplies) hit their peaks before easing toward end-2026, write UOB analysts in their latest report on Vietnam economic forecasts released last Friday.

Economy - Mon, April 20, 2026 | 5:22 pm GTM+7

Vietnam textile-garment industry remains cautious despite order recovery

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is targeting $50 billion in export turnover in 2026, but rising costs driven by U.S. tariff shifts and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are keeping businesses cautious, even as orders show signs of recovery.

Economy - Thu, April 16, 2026 | 11:38 am GTM+7