The State Bank of Vietnam held a wrap-up meeting with International Monetary Fund staff conducting Vietnam’s mid-term macroeconomic surveillance mission, chaired by Deputy Governor Nguyen Ngoc Canh and led by IMF mission chief Martin Sommer. Discussions covered Vietnam’s 2025 macroeconomic performance, with GDP growth reported at 8.02% and inflation kept below the stated target, alongside continued support from exports, investment, consumption and foreign direct investment. Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, the State Bank reiterated its focus on macroeconomic stability, inflation control and maintaining key economic balances, while noting heightened external risks including geopolitical pressures that could affect supply and input prices. The IMF encouraged continued proactive and flexible monetary policy, closer coordination with fiscal and other macro policies, and further strengthening of credit institution safety and risk monitoring. The IMF indicated it would continue working with Vietnam on macro-surveillance, policy advice and capacity building for State Bank staff and other relevant agencies.
State Bank of Vietnam 2026-03-26
State Bank of Vietnam wraps up IMF mid-term macroeconomic surveillance mission and discusses monetary policy priorities
The State Bank of Vietnam concluded a meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Vietnam's mid-term macroeconomic surveillance, highlighting 2025 GDP growth at 8.02% and controlled inflation. The State Bank emphasized macroeconomic stability and inflation control amid external risks, while the IMF recommended proactive monetary policy and enhanced credit institution safety. The IMF will continue collaborating with Vietnam on macro-surveillance and capacity building.