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Vietnam: economic weakness to prompt rate cuts in 2024

GDP growth in Vietnam picked up in Q4 but this strength is unlikely to last if, as we expect, exports weaken and commercial banks pull back on lending in response to a sharp rise in non-performing loans. With inflation likely to remain within target, we now expect the central bank to cut rates next year.

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