Vietnam Central Bank Maintains Flexible Policy, Cites Moderate CPI Growth and US Tariff Impact to Support Economy

Vietnam's central bank has announced it will maintain flexible monetary policies through the remainder of 2025, focusing on supporting economic growth amid global uncertainties. The bank highlighted moderate consumer price index (CPI) growth in the first half of the year, which provides room for stronger credit expansion. It also expressed readiness to implement measures to curb inflation and support growth, while warning about the potential impact of higher U.S. tariffs on the Vietnamese economy and its currency. The central bank's approach prioritizes growth as it navigates challenges from external economic pressures.