VND in the spotlight: latest news

Vietnam achieved an impressive economic growth rate of 8.02 percent in 2025, significantly boosting its GDP and positioning the country to potentially surpass both Thailand and Singapore in economic performance.

United Overseas Bank (UOB), based in Singapore, has increased its forecast for Vietnam's GDP growth in 2026 from 7 percent to 7.5 percent in its latest economic outlook.

UOB has increased its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam in 2026 to 7.5%. In 2025, Vietnam's GDP grew by 8%, surpassing UOB's initial prediction of 7.7%. However, this growth still did not meet the government’s target of 8.3–8.5%.

A recent report titled “Viet Nam Population Projections for 2024-2074,” published by the National Statistics Office, highlights the final stages of Vietnam's golden population era.

The Southeast Asia Galvanized Steel Market was valued at approximately USD 8.42 billion in 2024 and is projected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 6.50% through 2033.

Maybank Securities has set a target price of VND 41,000 for HDBank shares, anticipating a return on equity (ROE) of over 25% and promising developments for the bank in 2026. The shares are considered among the top strategic investments, with a potential price increase of 58%.

The Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) predicts that retail gasoline prices will see a slight decrease of 1.1% to 1.9% during the price adjustment period on January 8th, bringing the cost to just above 18,000 VND per liter.

Dong Thap Provincial Meteorological and Hydrological Station has issued a warning about high tides expected to cause flooding in the downstream areas of the Tien River.

A survey conducted on January 4th revealed that the price of live pigs across the country remains stable, ranging from 62,000 to 69,000 VND per kilogram. The market is experiencing balanced supply and demand.

The Nghe An Provincial Meteorological and Hydrological Station reports that on January 5th, a cold front will bring cold weather and scattered rain across the province, with particularly intense cold conditions expected in some mountainous areas.

The weather forecast for the night of January 4th and the day of January 5th indicates that northern mountainous areas should brace for severe cold, frost, and ice conditions.

The Tien Giang Irrigation Works Exploitation Company Limited has announced the activation of irrigation systems aimed at preventing and managing tidal surges during the full moon of the 11th lunar month.

On January 4th, Northern Vietnam is expected to endure severe cold temperatures, with high mountainous regions facing a potential risk of frost.

The National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting reports that on January 4th, Northern Vietnam will face intense cold, severe frost, and rough seas due to a strong weather system impacting the region.

The weather forecast for January 5, 2026, indicates various conditions across the country. Additionally, the forecast includes details about the weather for tonight and tomorrow in Hanoi.

The weather forecast for the night of January 4th and the day of January 5th indicates that northern mountainous regions should brace for severe cold conditions, including frost and ice.

The State Bank of Vietnam has set the central exchange rate at 25,121 VND per USD. Currently, the exchange rate for the US dollar at commercial banks is fluctuating around this value.

The weather forecast for January 4th, the final day of the 2026 New Year's holiday, indicates that the Northern region will experience cold temperatures, particularly in mountainous areas.

Hanoi's total state budget revenue for 2025 is projected to reach 704.1 trillion VND, which is 37% higher than the adjusted forecast. This marks a significant increase compared to previous estimates.

The weather forecast for January 3rd predicts cold conditions in Northern Vietnam, with some areas experiencing temperatures dropping below 8 degrees Celsius. This cold spell is attributed to the influence of a cold front moving through the region.

Northern Vietnam is expected to experience its coldest period on January 3rd, with temperatures in some areas dropping below 7°C.

On January 3rd, Northern Vietnam will face intense cold in certain areas, while Central Vietnam is expected to experience localized thunderstorms. The cold air mass will continue to influence the Central region and will extend its effects to parts of the South Central region later in the day.

According to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, a cold front will impact much of Northern Vietnam on the morning of January 3rd, resulting in a significant drop in temperatures and rough seas.

The northern region of Vietnam is experiencing a severe cold wave, with temperatures plummeting to as low as 4 degrees Celsius at the Mau Son peak in Lang Son.

A tidal surge is expected to impact Vietnam's southeastern coast from the evening of January 1 to January 2, with peak water levels projected to reach between 3.95 and 4.05 meters at Vung.