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

VOV.VN - The first six months of 2025 saw the Vietnamese economy record positive outcomes, with the gross domestic product (GDP) expanding 7.52%, the highest in 15 years. Let's have a look at major indicators of the economy in the period.

VOV.VN - Amid ongoing global uncertainties and economic slowdown, Vietnam recorded GDP growth of 7.52% in the first half of 2025, the highest six-month rate in the 2011-2025 period.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has recorded its strongest first-half gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 15 years, fueled by manufacturing gains, resilient domestic demand, and macroeconomic stability.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked ministries, sectors, and localities to intensify all efforts toward the goal of achieving a GDP growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, a challenging goal amid continued global and domestic economic uncertainties.

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on June 15 evening to launch the “For a Green National Environment” programme 2025 and announce the National Green ESG Business Programme.

Several international institutions have lowered Vietnam’s economic growth forecast from around 7% to between 6% - 6.2% in 2025, due to global policy uncertainty and slowing exports on escalating trade tensions.

VOV.VN - The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has reaffirmed its forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth at 6% for 2025 and 6.3% for 2026, according to a UOB report released on June 9.

Vietnam’s garment and textile exports exceeded US$17.58 billion in the first five months of 2025, up 9% compared to the same period last year.

Vietnam’s economy is expected to grow steadily in the coming years despite global uncertainties that may weigh on foreign investment and exports.