Hanoi, July 9 -- Vietnam is projected to remain the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintaining its growth forecasts of 7.2% for 2026 and 7.0% for 2027 in its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) July 2026 released on July 8. The forecasts rank among the highest in developing Asia and the Pacific, reflecting the continued resilience of Vietnam's manufacturing sector, sustained export and investment performance, and stable domestic demand. Inflation is predicted to rise from 3.3% in 2025 to 4% this year before easing to 3.8% in 2027. Vietnam stands out as one of the brightest performers in the latest ADB report, which lowered its growth forecast for Asia and the Pacific to 4.9% in 2026, down from...