Vietnam's first half GDP at 8.18 percent, the highest since 2011

Vietnam's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 8.18 percent in the first six months of 2026. This growth rate stands out as the highest six-month increase the country has recorded since 2011. The data indicates that the Vietnamese economy is in a steady recovery process.

It is reported that macroeconomic stability has been achieved and inflation has been successfully controlled in the country. The stable economic environment also plays a significant role in the government's setting of its targets for the entire year. The government plans to further raise its growth targets by leveraging this strong foundation.

In the upcoming period, the Vietnam Government announced that it will work decisively to achieve a double-digit economic growth target covering the entire year. Maintaining macroeconomic balances is considered the fundamental strategy to reach this ambitious target. Authorities expect the current trajectory of the economy to continue until the end of the year.