The relevant scorecard is unlikely to be limited to headline credit growth or GDP outturns; it will also hinge on the ability to sustain a “balance point” across...
The ECB has already lifted policy rates once in response to the adverse inflationary consequences of the conflict in Iran. In addition to increased inflationary pressure...
Amid continued volatility in the global economy, the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) has pursued a proactive and flexible monetary policy, contributing to macroeconomic...
Vietnam's domestic market remained resilient in the first half of 2026 despite global turbulence, with inflation under control and retail sales continuing to grow.
The Federal Reserve (FED) left its benchmark interest rate unchanged amid rising inflation, but nearly half of its policymakers said they would support a rate hike later...
Amid increasingly complex global economic conditions, rising pressure from exchange rates, inflation and liquidity constraints, Viet Nam’s banking sector faces a...
Vietnam’s macroeconomic picture in the first four months of 2026 has shown mixed trends. Inflationary pressure nearing the target ceiling and a rising trade deficit have...
Pressure on the exchange rate remains present amid continued volatility in the global economy, although the Vietnamese dong remains considerably more stable than many...
Rising oil prices, logistics costs and exchange rate pressures are making Viet Nam’s inflation control challenge more complicated than in previous periods.
It seems clear that most G10 central banks will avoid rushing to hike rates even as inflation surges on account of higher energy prices. But just because they stall now...
The Vietnamese economy expanded by 7.83% in the first quarter of 2026. But the escalating conflict in the Middle East is increasing pressure on macroeconomic management,...
Amid rising input cost pressures, many manufacturing enterprises and retail systems are striving to control expenses and optimise operations. Maintaining stable price...
Amid disruptions to global fuel supply caused by conflict in the Middle East, which have pushed up crude oil prices and affected domestic fuel supply and markets, the...
Unsurprisingly, the surge in energy prices last week has led to a sharp reassessment of the G10 monetary policy outlook. Inflation will undoubtedly rise, if only...
With the consumer price index (CPI) in 2025 increasing by 3.31% compared to a year earlier, Viet Nam successfully kept inflation below the target set by the National...
Viet Nam has successfully kept inflation below 4% since 2015. Preserving socio-economic development achievements and maintaining effective inflation control in line with...
US dollar weakness could open up scope for rate cuts; not least from the ECB. However, we need to bear in mind that the US dollar is not just falling.
While 2025 was a rollercoaster year for Vietnam, it defied tariff concerns with yearly growth as high as 8%, in line with HSBC expectations.
Ha Noi’s trade activities maintained a solid growth rate over the first 11 months of 2025, with total revenue from retail sales of goods and service continuing to expand.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is likely to keep its policy rates unchanged throughout 2026 as long as inflation remains under control and authorities continue to...
Returning US government-generated data releases might give the release calendar a more normal feel and help clear up uncertainty around the Fed’s next policy decision.
Viet Nam’s economy witnessed a strong breakthrough in the third quarter of 2025, driven by the recovery of both supply and demand factors. Despite this momentum,...
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