The report was presented at a press conference on Monday. AMRO Chief Economist Dong He stated that Vietnam handled last year’s tariff shock effectively and is expected to remain the fastest-growing economy in the region in 2026.
AREO forecasts Vietnam’s real GDP growth at 7.4% in 2026 and 7.1% in 2027, with headline inflation projected at 3.8% and 3.4%, respectively. Although growth is expected to slow from last year’s 8%, Dong He expressed confidence in Vietnam’s resilience and growth potential.
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office is a regional surveillance organization comprising member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations along with its three partners—China, Japan, and South Korea—collectively referred to as ASEAN+3.
