Vietnam Today

Within the sector, manufacturing and processing rose by 10.5%, contributing 8.4 percentage points to the overall growth.

Trade surplus exceeding $20 billion.

The GDP estimated at VND12.85 quadrillion (approximately $489.07 billion).

PM Pham Minh Chinh encouraged the promotion of projects involving underground and outer space exploration, including the development of metro systems in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as tourism cooperation.

The restriction on phone use during recess was piloted in 16 schools starting in October 2025. The pilot program recorded significant improvements in student behavior and the overall school atmosphere.

Regarding the outlook for 2026, S&P Global indicated that manufacturers are showing increasing optimism about production prospects. Business confidence strengthened for the third consecutive month, hitting its highest level since March 2024.