Hanoi, Dec. 18 -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of Japan's three core financial and banking institutions and among the world's largest financial groups, has raised its forecast for Vietnam's gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 7.7% in 2025 and 8.2% in 2026, up from 6.9% and 7.4% projected in August. MUFG said the upward revision reflects stronger-than-expected export performance and resilient domestic growth drivers, while also warning of emerging risks related to rapid credit expansion and exchange-rate pressures. Exports, domestic demand drive growth In its report "Vietnam: Modest risk of overheating amidst very positive structural reforms", MUFG noted that Vietnam's exports in 2025 surged by nearly 17% year on year, wel...