Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s gross domestic product(GDP) grew by 13.67% in the third quarter, according to the General StatisticsOffice (GSO).
The three months posted such high growth as the same periodlast year which saw the COVID-19 pandemic breaking out strongly and seriouslyaffecting production and business activities.
With upbeat signs reported in almost all aspects betweenJanuary and September, the GDP was estimated to rise 8.83% for the period, thehighest nine-month growth recorded in 2011-2022.
In the context, the GSO also pointed out that the agro-forestry-fisherysector grew by 2.99% in the first nine months.
The industry and construction, meanwhile, increased by9.44%, contributing 41.79%; and service rose by 10.57%.
Regarding GDP use, final consumption expenditure climbed 7.26%over the same period last year; accumulated assets rose by 5.59%; exports ofgoods and services up 8.94%; and imports of goods and services up 4.74%.
Head of the GSO Nguyen Thi Huong speaks at the September 29 press conference that releases the third quarter and nine-month growth statistics (Photo: VNA)
Head of the GSO Nguyen Thi Huong said in the period,ministries, sectors and localities have drastically implemented the Government’sresolutions serving the nation’s programme for recovery and socio-economicgrowth.
As a result, macro-economy was stabilised, inflation put under control, major balances ensured, monetary and fiscal policies conducted flexiblyand effectively, business investment environment improved positively, and socialsecurity guaranteed, she noted./.
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Head of the GSO Nguyen Thi Huong speaks at the September 29 press conference that releases the third quarter and nine-month growth statistics (Photo: VNA) 
