Citi: Vietnam’s economy remains resilient in 2026
Vietnam’s economy is expected to maintain solid momentum in the second half of 2026, according to Citi economists.
Source: RSS · August 6, 2026 at 10:12 AM · AI-assisted report
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 AUGUST 2026 —
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Vietnam’s GDP growth accelerated to 8.18 per cent on-year in the first half of 2026, from 7.63 per cent in the same period of 2025, although the oil-price shock affected construction, manufacturing and certain services. Citi nevertheless views Vietnam continuing to show relative resilience compared with several ASEAN peers.
The account here follows reporting by RSS, and will be updated as further detail is confirmed.
Attention centres on State Bank of Vietnam as the situation develops.
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The bloc's supply chains are closely enough linked that the effects rarely stop at one border.
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