13/08/2026
Vietnam’s economy maintained resilient and broad-based growth momentum in July 2026, supported by strong industrial production, domestic consumption, public investment, and foreign investment. Industrial production increased 14.5% year-on-year, while retail sales and consumer service revenue rose 13.1% in the first seven months of the year.
International trade remained robust, with total merchandise trade reaching USD659.6 billion, up 28.1% year-on-year. However, imports continued to grow faster than exports, resulting in a cumulative trade deficit of USD20.5 billion in the first seven months.
Alongside strong domestic activity, public investment and foreign investment remained key growth drivers. Public investment disbursement reached 39.0% of the annual plan, up 18.4% year-on-year, while registered FDI increased 58.0% to USD38.1 billion. Disbursed FDI also reached a five-year high of USD15.2 billion during the period, underscoring continued investor confidence in Vietnam’s growth prospects.
Despite resilient economic activity, inflation remained a key risk. Average CPI increased 4.39% year-on-year, approaching the Government’s inflation ceiling range. Geopolitical tensions intensified again in the second half of July, pushing oil prices higher, potentially adding to cost pressures and keeping inflationary risks elevated toward the end of 2026.
Vietnam’s financial markets faced greater volatility in July, with the VN-Index falling 6.7% month-on-month amid domestic and global headwinds. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s M&A and IPO markets gained momentum, with M&A deal value rising around 14% year-on-year to nearly USD2.5 billion in the first half of 2026, while four IPOs reached a combined market capitalization of USD6.9 billion, the highest among Southeast Asian markets…
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