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Vietnam Leads ASEAN Economic Growth in H1 2026: Experts
Economists at Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) reported that Vietnam's GDP grew by 8.39% in Q2 2026, pushing its H1 average to 8.18% and maintaining its position as the fastest-growing economy in ASEAN. This prompted UOB to revise its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam upwards to 8.5%.
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