Amid continued complex and unpredictable global economic developments and numerous uncertainties, Viet Nam’s economy maintained its growth momentum and achieved positive results in the first nine months of 2026.

Localities are being placed under a clearer framework of accountability, creating both greater pressure and stronger incentives to accelerate economic development in the coming years.

In 2026, Viet Nam's agricultural sector aims to achieve 3.7–4% growth and generate approximately 74 billion USD in agricultural, forestry and fisheries exports. However, the re-emergence of El Niño poses significant challenges to production and exports during the final months of the year - the critical period that will determine whether the sector achieves its growth targets.

Data possesses distinctive economic attributes that change traditional growth logic and directly impact an economy’s endogenous capacity.

Revenue and profit growth in the first six months of the year among state-owned enterprises represented by the Ministry of Finance was notably positive. Many key output indicators are estimated to reach about 50 - 60% of the annual plan. Some sectors recorded growth rates of 5 - 15% over the same period.