Vietnam s GDP grows over 9 per cent in first nine months

Vietnam's GDP grew over 9% in the first nine months of 2026, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on October 3. The growth was driven by strong performance across multiple sectors, with industry and construction expanding by 11.21% and services growing by 9.54%. Twelve provinces and cities recorded regional GDP growth of at least 10%, led by Quang Ninh, Ha Tinh, and Haiphong.

The agricultural sector grew by 4.02%, while industrial growth remained robust, supported by expanding growth drivers and a recovery in export orders. The industrial production index rose by 12.3% on-year, the strongest nine-month increase since 2019.

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