HCM City, Jan. 13 -- Standard Chartered has maintained a positive view of Vietnam's economic outlook in 2026, although its growth forecast remains more cautious than the Government's ambitious 10% target.

Entering 2026, Standard Chartered expects Vietnam to sustain its growth momentum, while warning that greater caution is needed amid existing risks.

According to the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Vietnam, Nguyen Thuy Hanh, trade and tariff issues continue to rank among the top risks. Ongoing negotiations between Vietnam and the US administration on rules of origin and transhipment are expected to have a significant impact on trade prospects this year. The outcomes of these talks will not only affect exports but also infl...