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Rising prices for food, housing, and education are outpacing wage growth in Vietnam. This is forcing households to slash spending and is eroding their ability to save.
Hanoi has revised its 2030 financial strategy, raising debt and deficit ceilings to target 10% annual GDP growth. The plan also overhauls FDI incentives.
Vietnam's rapid economic growth is creating a more complex society marked by rising inequality. New fault lines are emerging around wealth, skills, and geography.
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 38.4% in May, the sharpest increase since 2003. The surge was driven by soaring global demand for AI infrastructure.
The Malaysian ringgit, Asia's top currency in 2025, is set to depreciate against the Singapore dollar in H2 2026. External pressures are the main driver.
A wave of infrastructure investment in South America is set to slash logistics costs for Vietnamese firms. The upgrades could boost exports of key goods to the region.
Business leaders at a forum in Ho Chi Minh City highlighted the circular economy as key for Vietnam's industrial growth and deeper integration into global supply chains.
Nearly 57% of Japanese businesses in Vietnam plan to expand operations in the next two years, a top ASEAN ranking. Hanoi is positioning itself to capture this high-tech investment.
The northern province is targeting an all-time high GRDP growth of over 13% for the full year. This follows a strong first half and a new push to clear project bottlenecks.
Market pressures, not just regulations, are forcing Vietnamese firms to adopt green standards. However, a lack of unified policies and accessible capital hinders the transition.
Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports surged 17.8% to US$3.65 billion in H1 2026, driven by a 46% jump in durian sales. China remains the top market.
Vietnam's government is calling for flexible price management to curb inflation while supporting growth. Officials have updated inflation scenarios for 2026, with forecasts ranging up to 5.5%.