United Overseas Bank (UOB) has raised Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 6.9 per cent from 6 per cent, citing strong Q2 growth of 7.96 per cent.
H1 GDP rose 7.52 per cent, driven by a tariff reprieve boosting exports.
Despite manufacturing challenges, improved US trade outlook and stable monetary policy support the revised projection.
The refinancing rate is expected to remain at 4.5 per cent.
