Based on macroeconomic data for July and August 2026, SSI Research forecasts that Viet Nam's GDP could grow by 8.7-9.3% year on year in the third quarter, with the baseline scenario close to 9%, higher than the 8.39% recorded in the second quarter.

The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) revised its forecast projection for Viet Nam’s GDP growth upward to 6.9% for 2025 from its previous projection of 6%, following the strong performance in the second quarter.