space for in-depth, practical macroeconomic dialogue
In his opening speech, a representative of the Board of Directors of the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) emphasized: in the context of many fluctuations in the global and domestic economies, Vietnamese import-export enterprises need to maintain proactive and flexible thinking in risk management to create momentum for recovery and growth. MB Economic Insights 2025 Forum is held to update international economic trends, while sharing financial solutions to help businesses firmly adapt.
At the event, Mr. Sacha Dray - World Bank Economist in Vietnam - presented a topic on the global economic cycle and Vietnam, growth prospects, inflation and employment in key regions such as the US, Europe and Southeast Asia in 2026. He commented that Vietnam still maintains positive growth potential thanks to a stable macro foundation, but needs to continue to improve productivity and adaptability of the private sector.
Next, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thanh, lecturer at Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management, analyzed global monetary policy trends and international trade developments in the period of 2025-2026. He assessed that Vietnam is at a time when it needs to "use policy space to stimulate growth but still control inflation risks and public debt".
Two in-depth discussion sessions - from policy to action
The focus of the forum is two thematic discussion sessions gathering domestic and international experts, MB leaders and the business community.
Session 1, with the theme "Impact of trade and public investment tariffs on business operations", was attended by Ms. Trinh Thi Thu Hien - Deputy Director of the Import-Export Department (Ministry of Industry and Trade), Dr. Nguyen Tu Anh - Research Director of VinUni University, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thanh, World Bank economist and MB Board of Directors. Experts analyzed the scenario of changing tariffs, affecting key import-export sectors and the role of public investment as growth driver, and proposed institutional reform to promote the private sector.
Session 2 focused on "Current market, foreign exchange and solutions for businesses", with the participation of many scholars and economic experts. Speakers forecast the macro economy in 2026, GDP, CPI, exchange rate trends and fiscal policies, and at the same time recommended that businesses proactively protect interest rate and exchange rate risks and take advantage of financial support policies for sustainable recovery.
From a banking perspective, MB's leadership representative shared a forecast for the financial market in 2026, saying that MB has proactively optimized costs, maintained stable lending interest rates, supported businesses through preferential credit packages, exchange rate risk prevention products and market expansion consulting. In the spirit of "Adjustment Proactively - Creating a Breakthrough", MB continues to develop the BIZ MBBank digital platform, helping businesses easily conduct transactions, borrow capital and make international payments online.
Affirming the position of a leading prestigious economic forum
With its leading foreign exchange market share in Vietnam, MB has been honored by The Asian Banker as the Best Foreign Exchange Bank in Vietnam (20242025) for many consecutive years. Currently, the bank is serving more than 350,000 businesses through the BIZ MBBank platform, providing a full package of international payment services, trade finance, foreign currency trading and exchange rate - interest rate risk management.
The delegates highly appreciated the practical value of the forum.Mr. Dao Tien Thinh - Director of Europa Wood Plastic Investment and Development Joint Stock Company - shared: MB Economic Insights is always a place to help our businesses update market trends, clearly understand risks and have a basis to build long-term development strategies.This year, the discussion contents on exchange rates and fiscal policies are especially useful for the import-export industry. Ms. Phan Hong Hue - Deputy General Director of Intimex Group commented: The forecasts and recommendations at the forum support us in financial planning and effective use of derivative protection tools provided by MB.
After more than a decade of organization, MB Economic Insights has become a prestigious annual economic forum for the Vietnamese import-export business community. With the theme of 2025 "Adjustment proactive - Creating a breakthrough", the event continues to affirm the role of connecting knowledge and providing financial solutions, helping Vietnamese enterprises to be steadfast in the face of change and towards sustainable development.
