Hanoi, July 10 -- The result was well above its earlier projections (7 percent) despite the overhang of geopolitical risks in the Middle East and elevated energy prices.
It noted that the outcome reflected broad-based momentum across industry, construction, services, and agriculture, helping Viet Nam retain its position as ASEAN's fastest-growing economy.
Viet Nam's GDP growth expanded 8.39 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, from 7.94 percent in the first quarter, lifting the first half's figure to 8.18 percent.
Manufacturing remained the economy's main growth engine. The industrial and construction sector expanded 10.51 percent year-on-year in the second quarter while manufacturing grew 11.4 percent.
FDI remained anoth...