The Latest: The World Bank forecasts that Việt Nam’s economic growth will slow to 6.8% in 2026, dropping from the 8% growth recorded the previous year. This projected slowdown indicates that the country will fall short of the government’s ambitious double-digit growth targets, driven by excessive credit expansion and domestic vulnerabilities.

​The Details: The World Bank forecasts inflation in 2026 at 4.2%. The institution warned that Việt Nam’s banking system is currently facing funding pressure because credit growth is outpacing the growth of deposit mobilization.