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ADB raises Vietnam growth forecast to 7.8% for 2026
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has updated its economic outlook for several Asian nations. For Vietnam, the ADB raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 7.8% and its 2027 forecast to 7.6%, citing strong performance in manufacturing, domestic consumption, and stable foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. However, the bank warned of rising inflation pressures, projected at 4.3% for 2026 and 4.0% for 2027, alongside potential credit risks and global economic uncertainties.
In other regions, the ADB projected 5% growth for developing Asia and the Pacific in 2026. The bank revised its forecast for Bangladesh downward, setting FY2027 growth at 4% due to inflation and energy shortages. For Pakistan, the FY2027 growth forecast remains at 3.7%, though inflation is expected to rise to 8.3%.
Additionally, the OECD raised its 2026 global economic growth forecast to 2.9%. Regarding South Korea, the OECD increased its 2026 growth projection to 3.7%, while the ADB had previously estimated it at 3.2% due to the AI-driven export boom.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Science and Technology aims to digitize all administrative records by 2030 soha.vn
- [DISPUTED] The National Data Strategy aims to train 50,000 civil servants in data management soha.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] CIC and the General Department of Taxation signed a data-sharing agreement
- [● 9 SOURCES] ADB raised Vietnam's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 7.8% baolaocai.vn · htv.vn · tienphong.vn · baochinhphu.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · +3 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Vietnam's GDP grew by 8.2% in the first half of 2026 baolaocai.vn · htv.vn · tienphong.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · +1 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] ADB raised Vietnam's 2027 GDP growth forecast to 7.6% baolaocai.vn · htv.vn · tienphong.vn · baochinhphu.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · +3 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Rapid credit growth may increase risks to the financial system baolaocai.vn · htv.vn · tienphong.vn · baochinhphu.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Over 523 trillion VND in public investment was disbursed in the first eight months of 2026
- [● 6 SOURCES] ADB raised the inflation forecast for Vietnam to 4.3% in 2026. baolaocai.vn · htv.vn · tienphong.vn · baochinhphu.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] ADB raised the inflation forecast for Vietnam to 4% in 2027. baolaocai.vn · htv.vn · tienphong.vn · baochinhphu.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Growth is driven by manufacturing, domestic consumption, and stable FDI inflows. baolaocai.vn · htv.vn · tienphong.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · +1 more