HANOI, May 15 : Vietnam's economic growth is expected to slow to 6.8 per cent this year from an expansion of 8 per cent last year, the World Bank said on Friday. The country's outlook remains solid but risks remain elevated in the near term, the bank said in a statement. • "Softer global conditions a
World Bank forecasts Vietnam 2026 economic growth to slow to 6.8%
The skyline of Hanoi is seen from a building at night December 1, 2011. The country's population density is nearly 260 people for each square km, six times above the world's average, the local media said on Wednesday. REUTERS/Kham (VIETNAM…see more
15 May 2026 12:03PM (Updated: 15 May 2026 12:10PM)
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