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- Vietnam’s economy grew 9.95% YoY in Q3 2026, its fastest quarterly expansion since 2022.
- Merchandise exports rose 24.5% YoY while imports jumped 36.7% YoY, creating a $19.42 billion trade deficit.
- Foreign direct investment increased 76.4% to $50.36 billion, with realised FDI reaching $21.07 billion, a five-year high.
- FTSE Russell upgraded Vietnam’s stock market to secondary emerging market status in September 2026.