Hanoi, Aug. 4 -- Vietnam's economy maintained solid momentum in the first seven months of 2026, supported by resilient trade, robust foreign investment, stronger public investment disbursement and a recovery in manufacturing, although significant challenges remain in achieving the Government's double-digit GDP growth target this year.

According to the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance, inflation remained under control, with the consumer price index (CPI) edging down 0.1% in July from the previous month. Average CPI in the January-July period rose an estimated 4.39% year-on-year, staying within the yearly target.

State budget revenue reached an estimated 1.83 quadrillion VND, equivalent to 72.5% of the annual...