Publication: Viet Nam Macro Monitoring, August 2025
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2025-08-31
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2025-10-21
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August data presented a mixed picture for the Vietnamese economy, showing signs of both resilience and underlying challenges. While industrial production and retail sales saw robust growth, supported by strong performance in key sectors like electronics and a rebound in tourism, external demand appeared to be weakening. This was evidenced by a moderation in exports and a contraction in new export orders, suggesting potential headwinds for the manufacturing sector. Inflation increased slightly, driven by housing costs. Interventions to stabilize the depreciating currency highlighted ongoing monetary and exchange rate pressures. On fiscal policy, despite some progress, the government continues to face challenges in effectively disbursing public investment, a key component of economic growth.
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“World Bank. 2025. Viet Nam Macro Monitoring, August 2025. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/43875 License: CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO.”
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