From Grant Thornton Vietnam: Vietnam Economic News Insight & Recap - April 2026

Grant Thornton Vietnam is pleased to share the latest issue of Vietnam Economic News Insight & Recap, our monthly publication offering key updates on Vietnam’s economy. As a professional services firm with deep market expertise, we aim to provide practical insights to help businesses and investors navigate Vietnam's evolving business landscape.

Vietnam entered Q2 2026 with April as a decent month on paper, with FDI kept flowing, Q1 GDP came in at a solid 7.83%, and the World Bank lifted the country's growth forecast to 6.8%. However, energy costs are at a 15-year high, the trade deficit has not let up since January, and manufacturers are pulling back on orders, hiring and inventory for the first time in months, indicating global pressure feeding through to the real economy.

• World Bank's revised Vietnam growth forecast for 2026;
• FDI inflow breakdown, top investor countries, and landmark projects;
• Trade balance dynamics, with four-month imports outpacing exports;
• Monetary policy constraints facing the State Bank of Vietnam amid inflation, credit growth, and exchange rate pressures;
• Public investment disbursement lagging and the government's response;

...and much more.

We hope you find the information helpful.

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Mrs. Anh Trinh

Business Development and International Liaison Director