Hanoi, Jan. 1 -- Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty provided a detailed analysis of Vietnam's economic performance in 2025 and its 2026 prospects in an interview recently granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

Chakraborty described Vietnam's 2025 results as highly impressive despite global challenges. GDP expanded 7.9% in the first nine months, well above the 6.8% pace a year earlier, with quarterly acceleration. Inflation stayed contained at about 3.3%, while credit growth surged to an estimated 18-19% for the year, topping the 16% target.

Trade and investment remained key drivers. Exports hit 430 billion USD through the end of November, up 16.1% year-on-year, while imports totalled ...