VOV.VN - In the second quarter of 2026, Vietnam seeks to sustain GDP growth towards a per capita income target of US$5,500 while keeping depreciation of the VND in check.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam has proposed a mechanism allowing the use of the Fuel Price Stabilisation Fund to stabilise domestic fuel retail prices if they rise sharply and threaten economic stability.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will keep a close watch on global market volatility to steer monetary policy in a proactive and flexible manner, while aligning closely with fiscal and other macroeconomic tools to safeguard stability, curb inflation and underpin sustainable growth.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s average consumer price index (CPI) in 2026 is projected to hover around 3.5%, slightly higher than in 2025 but still within the National Assembly’s target ceiling of 4.5%, say experts.

Credit growth in Vietnam reached nearly 18% in 2025, reflecting the State Bank of Vietnam’s (SBV) flexible and proactive monetary management aimed at supporting economic growth while keeping inflation under control.

As the global economy faces growing uncertainty, including geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation, and rising trade protectionism, diversifying export markets has become an urgent priority for Vietnamese businesses.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.29% over the past 11 months of 2025 compared to the previous year, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said in its report released on December 6.

Vietnam aims to hold average inflation to around 3.3% in 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc said at a Government meeting on price management on November 21, citing the need for tighter coordination between fiscal and monetary policies amidst global economic uncertainty.

Vietnam’s consumer spending is expected to remain strong in 2026, buoyed by rising household incomes, robust tourism and stable inflation, even as global trade headwinds threaten to slow overall economic growth, according to a new report from BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

VOV.VN - The national economy continued to post robust growth during the eight-month period, propelled by consumption and investment, while inflation was brought under control.