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Vietnam economic performance and market trends

Overview

In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam experienced significant economic momentum, with GDP growing 9.01% year-on-year. This growth was bolstered by a robust industrial and construction sector, a growing services sector, and a substantial rise in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), which reached a five-year high in realized terms.

Within the broader economy, the automobile market underwent a notable shift. Imported completely built-up (CBU) vehicles increased by 24.7%, primarily supplied by Indonesia, China, and Thailand. This surge in imports has created a sales gap compared to domestically assembled vehicles, which saw only a 2% increase, placing pressure on the local manufacturing sector.

Entities

Vietnam · To Lam · Honda · Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association · Ho Chi Minh City

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam automobile imports surge by 24.7% in first nine months

    Vietnam's CBU vehicle imports rose 24.7% to over 193,000 units in the first nine months of 2026, outpacing domestic assembly growth and increasing market reliance on Indonesia, China, and Thailand.

  2. [BUSINESS] 21 sources
    Vietnam economy grows 9.01% in first nine months of 2026

    Vietnam's economy grew 9.01% in the first nine months of 2026, bolstered by a 9.95% surge in Q3, strong FDI inflows, and robust industrial performance across key provinces.

Sources

cafebiz.vn · thanhnien.vn