World Bank Sees Vietnam 2026 GDP Growth Slowing to 6.8%
The World Bank expects Vietnam's economic expansion to moderate to 6.8 percent this year as global conditions soften and oil prices pose downside risks. While the outlook remains solid, the country faces inflationary pressures and banking sector funding strains.
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The World Bank expects Vietnam's economic growth to slow to 6.8% this year from 8% the previous year. This forecast trails the Hanoi government's annual GDP growth target of at least 10% for the current decade. Investors face rising risks from external shocks and a banking sector struggling with credit growth outpacing deposit mobilization.
