Economy Archive

Vietnam’s economy is expanding rapidly in 2026. In the third quarter, gross domestic product (GDP) grew 9.95% from a year earlier, the fastest quarterly growth since the COVID pandemic, according to Reuters. One of the fastest growing economies in the world, Vietnam has an estimated 8.4% GDP growth rate on the back of high-tech manufacturing, foreign investment and infrastructure spending, per the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 

Canada’s economy is projected to lose momentum in the fourth quarter as the U.S.-Canada trade war and the Middle East energy crisis continue to raise costs. Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to slow from 2.0% in the third quarter to 1.4% in the fourth, according to a Canadian Federation of Independent Business report. Nearly two in five (39%) businesses surveyed expect to raise prices by more than 3% over the next year. 

Today, the Dominican Republic remains one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). This year, its nominal gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow between 3.7% to 4.5%, a result of a rebound in the nation’s tourism, mining and construction industries, according to IMF data and World Economics reports.

Nicaragua’s economy has seen mixed performance in recent years. Following significant growth in 2024, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth dropped from 3.6% to 3.1% in 2025. This decline was primarily due to slowed remittances, limited investment and global economic deceleration. Despite this slowdown, the economy will expand by 4% this year, supported by sound fiscal and monetary policies and increased remittances, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Following a year of sustained growth, Japan’s economy is navigating a transitional phase. While economists predict a strengthening economy, Japan is faced with potential interest rate hikes, a shifting political landscape under newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and slight pressure from U.S. tariffs.  

After nearly a decade of stagnation, Germany saw signs of recovery in 2025, with the country’s gross domestic product increasing by 0.2%, according to the Wall Street Journal. While the strong numbers are a good sign for Europe’s largest economy, strong competition with China and massive stimulus funds from Berlin threaten continued growth.

The United States grew at the fastest pace in two years from July to September last year, largely due to strong consumer spending. The nation’s gross domestic product rose at a 4.4% annual pace in the third quarter, according to the AP, up from 3.8% in the second quarter and outpacing initial projections.

Located in Southeast Asia, Indonesia spans the waters between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This archipelagic nation, known for its abundant natural resources and rich biodiversity, ranks as the world’s 17th-largest economy. Even in the face of global economic uncertainty, the country has maintained its strength in business and international commerce.