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Vietnam economy shows strong growth through August 2026
Vietnam's economy maintained a positive trend through the first eight months of 2026, characterized by record levels of foreign direct investment (FDI) and robust trade activity. Total import-export turnover reached 770.14 billion USD, a 28.7% increase year-on-year. Registered FDI stood at approximately 40.63 billion USD, up 55.4%, while disbursed FDI reached 17.25 billion USD, marking the highest eight-month level in five years.
The manufacturing sector showed continued strength, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 53.3 points in August, marking the 14th consecutive month above the 50-point threshold. This growth was driven by increased output and new orders. Additionally, the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 11.9% during the first eight months of the year.
Despite these indicators, economic experts emphasize the need for accelerated growth and breakthroughs in the final months of the year to meet 2026 targets. State budget revenue reached 80.2% of the annual forecast, and retail sales of goods and consumer services grew by 13.3% during the same eight-month period.
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Ministry of Finance · Noi Bai International Airport · S&P Global · To Lam · Vietnam
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Disbursed foreign direct investment reached 17.25 billion USD, marking the highest eight-month level in five years. es.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) increased by 14.4% in August and 11.9% during the first eight months of the year. es.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] Public investment disbursement reached 509.6 trillion VND, accounting for 49.8% of the annual plan. es.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] The manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 53.3 points in August from 52.9 points in July. es.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] State budget revenue for the first eight months of 2026 was estimated at over 2 quadrillion VND, or approximately 78 billion USD. es.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] State budget revenue increased by 16.2% year-on-year during the first eight months of 2026. es.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] The manufacturing PMI has remained above the 50-point threshold for 14 consecutive months. es.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] Total import and export turnover reached 770.14 billion USD, representing a 28.7% increase year-on-year. es.vietnamplus.vn