Tags Global Research Briefing Viet Nam’s GDP growth forecast at 6.9%: Standard Chartered Thursday, Jan 17, 2019 Standard Chartered Bank expects Viet Nam to grow at a steady 6.9 per cent in 2019. Standard Chartered predicts 6.8% GDP growth in 2018 Friday, Jan 19, 2018 Standard Chartered expects Viet Nam’s economy to grow at 6.8 per cent in 2018, buoyed by strong manufacturing activity.