UOB Raises Vietnam's Economic Growth Forecast to 9.2%
Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) has revised its economic growth forecast for Vietnam in 2026 upwards from 8.5% to 9.2%, citing strong nine-month performance. The bank anticipates a GDP growth of around 9.7% for the fourth quarter.
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