Vietnam public spending boom boosts infrastructure earnings

EconomySoutheast Asian country's top steelmaker doubles first-half net profitVietnam's capital, Hanoi, is the site of ongoing road construction. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)YUJI NITTAAugust 15, 2026 05:53 JSTHANOI -- Vietnam's massive public investment push is paying off for the nation's materials and infrastructure companies, with earnings in the sector growing by double digits so far this year.