Vietnam records 8.2% GDP growth in H1 2026

Vietnam’s economy expanded 8.18% year‑on‑year in the first half of 2026, with second‑quarter growth accelerating to 8.39%, the strongest expansion since 2011. Industrial, construction and services together contributed over 88% of the increase, while manufacturing posted a 10.23% rise. Consumer price inflation remained moderate, averaging 4.38% over six months, and core inflation stood at 4.12%.

Foreign direct investment disbursements reached more than US$13 billion, a 11.2% rise and the highest level in five years, while new FDI commitments grew 61% year‑on‑year. State budget revenue hit about 62% of the annual forecast, up 17.2% from the same period last year. Nine provinces – including Hà Tĩnh, Ninh Bình, Hải Phòng and others – achieved double‑digit growth, accounting for roughly 18.6% of national GDP.

The government, led by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, reaffirmed its aim to sustain two‑digit growth through 2030, urging faster public‑investment deployment and removal of bottlenecks. Analysts noted that while the VN‑Index remains in an upward trend, relative strength has dipped slightly, but continued foreign‑capital inflows and solid macro fundamentals support the optimistic outlook.