Macro flash
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October
Growth stems from low-base effect
Vietnam’s economic indicators in September painted a notably upbeat picture, with most metrics signaling continued improvement. Most striking was the national GDP growth rate exceeding 8 percent, an impressive milestone...
08
September
Domestic demand takes the lead as external risks recede
The macroeconomic landscape of Vietnam in August continued to present a multifaceted picture. Specifically, FDI showed improvement compared to the same period last year, though the overall growth trend remained...
06
August
Stable domestic growth amid early signs of export deceleration
Vietnam’s July economic report paints a mixed but overall encouraging picture. Export growth, particularly for sea-shipped goods, showed slowdown, and FDI inflows reflected increased investor caution amid ongoing tariff uncertainty....
07
July
Growth navigates new uncertainties
Vietnam's macro picture in June presented a nuanced story. On the external front, IIP persisted, but PMI softened from fewer new orders. This divergence suggests IIP's strength was largely due...
06
June
Growth holds, but storm clouds gather
Vietnam’s macro picture in May remained broadly positive, with IIP and FDI continuing to show strong performance, and inflation staying under control. However, momentum in manufacturing is softening, raising concerns...
06
May
Tariff clouds loom over solid performance
Vietnam’s macroeconomic picture in April remains broadly positive, with industrial production and trade indicators continuing to perform well. However, this may represent only a calm before the storm, as early...
08
April
Steady growth before global turbulence
GSO’s March statistics show that Vietnam’s economy continued to grow steadily ahead of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Domestic drivers such as retail sales and public investment accelerated further, serving as key...
06
March
Economic activities maintain momentum on domestic factors
Vietnam’s economic momentum remains strong, with domestic consumption emerging as the primary driver, according to GSO’s February report. While export turnover and export-driven industrial production grew at a slower pace...
06
February
Tet may mask a stronger economic performance
Vietnam’s economy showed resilience in January despite global trade war concerns. Accounting for a 22.7% reduction in working days due to Tet, our analysis suggests that export activities and industrial...



