Vietnam’s index of industrial production (IIP) was estimated to have risen by 10.4% in the first ten months of 2018, much higher than the 9.6% growth level of the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Vietnam’s IIP was estimated to
have risen by 10.4% in the first ten months of 2018. (Photo: VNA)
Accordingly, the manufacturing and processing industry saw a
high growth of 12.7%, contributing 9.8 percentage points to the overall IIP
growth.
In addition, the power production and
distribution sector surged by 9.6%, contributing 0.9 percentage points, while
the water supply and waste and wastewater treatment industry edged up 6.6% with
contribution of 0.1 percentage points.
Meanwhile, the mining industry decreased
by 2.6%, reducing the overall IIP by 0.4 percentage points.
The central province
of Ha Tinh recorded the highest growth
of industrial production at 105.6%, thanks to the contribution of Formosa’s steel factory, followed by the north
central province
of Thanh Hoa with 30.3%.
The southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau
witnessed the lowest growth with 1.3% due to the decrease of crude oil
exploration.
The country’s IIP for October only was estimated
to see a year-on-year increase of 7.7%.
Source: NDO
After more than four years of implementing a project launched by the Hoa Binh Party Committee’s Standing Board on developing agriculture and promoting product consumption linked with building new-style rural areas for the 2021-2025 period, the province’s industry and trade sector has made significant strides, greatly contributing to local socio-economic development.
Luong Son district has identified 2025 as the year for the accelerated breakthrough to successfully implement the socio-economic development plan for the 5-year period from 2021 to 2025. The district has been focusing on executing the plans and trying to achieve a GRDP growth rate of approximately 15%.
Since the beginning of this year, under the direction of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, the Sub-Department of Agricultural, Forestry, and Fishery Product Quality Management has strengthened the integration of the professional activities to promote and guide the organizations and individuals in the production and trading of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products to comply with the legal regulations regarding the use of chemicals, pesticides and veterinary medicines in crop cultivation, livestock farming and aquaculture. They also provide guidance to processing and manufacturing establishments on keeping the records to trace the product origins and using food additives from the approved list according to the regulations.
Hoa Binh province saw a significant rise in state budget revenue in the first two months of 2025, heard a meeting chaired by Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Quach Tat Liem.
Ha Thi Ha Chi, a 26-year-old graduate in law, has taken an unconventional path by returning to her hometown in Mai Chau district to establish the Tong Dau Cooperative, creating stable jobs for local women and bringing Thai ethnic brocade weaving to the global market.
As the Lunar New Year 2025 approached, pork prices surged, creating a profitable season for farmers in Tan Vinh commune, Luong Son district. Taking advantage of the rising demand, Can Minh Son, a farmer from Coi hamlet, sold over 30 pigs at 69,000 VND/kg, each weighing more than 100 kg. After deducting expenses, his family earned a profit of over 50 million VND.
