Hanoi, Oct. 1 -- Viet Nam's economy is expected to maintain strong momentum through the remainder of 2026.
The bank estimates Viet Nam's GDP growth of 10.6 percent year in the second half of the year and maintains its full-year 2026 GDP growth forecast at 9.5 percent. Although external uncertainties persist, continued policy support is expected to support growth momentum in the coming months.
September indicators are expected to remain consistent with continued economic expansion. Industrial production is projected to increase by 13.2 percent year-on-year, while trade activity is expected to remain strong in the third quarter.
Standard Chartered estimates exports grew 27.2 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of this year, while imp...