Ho Chi Minh City, March 12 -- Vietnam's economic prospects for 2026 remain positive thanks to stable macroeconomic fundamentals and strong domestic growth drivers although global geopolitical tensions and trade policy shifts may pose new risks, analysts at United Overseas Bank (UOB) said in a recent report.

In its latest update on global and regional economic prospects, the Singapore-based bank noted that the world economy is likely to remain volatile in 2026 as geopolitical conflicts and policy changes continue to shape global markets.

Proposals related to new US tariffs are increasing risks to global trade, while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly conflicts involving the US, Israel, and Iran, are making energy and ...