大华银行上调越南2026年GDP增速预期至7.5%

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that Singapore's UOB has raised Vietnam's GDP growth forecast for 2026 from 7.0% to 7.5% due to strong economic performance [1] - Vietnam's economy continued to show robust growth in Q4 2025, with actual GDP growing by 8.46% year-on-year, surpassing both the previous quarter's growth of 8.25% and market expectations, marking the highest quarterly growth since 2009, excluding pandemic-related anomalies [1] - Exports and manufacturing are identified as the main drivers of economic growth, with Q4 2025 exports achieving a 19% year-on-year increase and an annual export growth rate of 17%, demonstrating strong export competitiveness [1] - The manufacturing sector also saw a significant increase, with a year-on-year growth of 11.3% in Q4, contributing to an overall manufacturing value-added growth rate of 10.5% for the year [1] Group 2 - The report warns of potential risks to Vietnam's future economic growth, including uncertainties in external demand due to its highly open economy, where exports account for 83% of GDP, and the ongoing uncertainty of U.S. trade policies [2] - Inflationary pressures are highlighted, with an average Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of 3.2% in 2025, driven mainly by rising service prices, particularly in healthcare and education [2] - The Vietnamese dong depreciated by 3.1% against the U.S. dollar, leading to imported inflation pressures [2] - The report indicates that the State Bank of Vietnam is expected to maintain the refinancing rate at 4.5% throughout 2026 to ensure macroeconomic stability and manage inflation expectations [2]