According to reports of the General Statistics Office, in the first quarter, Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose 6.03% compared to the same period of 2014.
It is the highest increase rate in a positive Q1 growth trend maintained in three recent years (from 2011 to 2014).
The industrial production index jumped by 8.35%, accounting for 34.8% of the GDP.
The mining sector rose by 6.8% with increased figures seen in both crude and coal exploitation output.
The processing & manufacturing industry increased by 9.51% from substantial sales of popular products, including mobile phones, automobiles, televisions and aquatic-farming food.
The agro-forestry and service sectors rose 2.14% and 5.82%, respectively, both lower than last year’s figures.
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The mining sector rose by 6.8% with increased figures seen in both crude and coal exploitation output.
The processing & manufacturing industry increased by 9.51% from substantial sales of popular products, including mobile phones, automobiles, televisions and aquatic-farming food.
The agro-forestry and service sectors rose 2.14% and 5.82%, respectively, both lower than last year’s figures.
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