12 out of 34 localities saw double-digit growth.
At the regular government press conference in September 2026, in response to a question about the economic growth scenario for the remaining months of the year, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi stated that the socio-economic situation in September 2026, the third quarter of 2026, and the first nine months of 2026 continued to achieve positive results. The macroeconomic situation remained fundamentally stable. GDP growth in the third quarter was estimated at 9.95% year-on-year.
Overall, GDP grew by 9.01% in the first nine months of 2026. Many sectors and business fields experienced positive growth, such as agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, which increased by 4.02% in the first nine months, closely following the full-year target. The industrial production index for the first nine months is estimated to have increased by 12.3% year-on-year. Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue increased by 13.4% in the first nine months.
Imports and exports in the first nine months reached US$888 billion, an increase of 30.4% compared to the same period last year. State budget revenue is estimated at VND 2,187,000 billion, equivalent to 86.5% of the projected target and an increase of 12.1% compared to the same period last year.
Regarding the GRDP growth of localities, 12 out of 34 provinces and cities achieved double-digit growth in the first nine months of 2026. Notable examples include Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Bac Ninh ...
"In the fourth quarter of 2026 and throughout 2026, the Government remains committed to maintaining double-digit growth."
Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi answers questions at the regular government press conference in September 2026.
"The Prime Minister and the Government have directed ministries, sectors, and localities to focus on implementing effective and decisive solutions so that each ministry, locality, and enterprise can complete its annual plan. Thus, the entire economy will achieve double-digit growth," said Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi.
Absolutely no shortages of electricity and fuel.
Regarding solutions for achieving growth targets, Deputy Minister Nguyen Duc Chi emphasized the need to ensure energy security, absolutely preventing the economy from experiencing electricity and fuel shortages.
"The two strategic and balanced energy commodities, petroleum products, must be absolutely guaranteed," the Deputy Minister affirmed.
In addition, it is necessary to continuously improve institutions and the investment and business environment, remove institutional obstacles and prevent the emergence of new bottlenecks, and reduce administrative procedures and business conditions.
"This October, the Government will submit to the National Assembly numerous laws for promulgation and amendment to address institutional issues," Mr. Nguyen Duc Chi informed.
Deputy Minister Nguyen Duc Chi emphasized the need to ensure energy security, absolutely preventing the economy from experiencing electricity and fuel shortages while aiming for double-digit growth.
Disburse 100% of the allocated public investment plan, complete key projects and meet deadlines for 2026. Resolutely cut funding from ministries and localities with slow disbursement rates to reallocate funds to projects and works that have the capacity and ability to absorb capital.
Fourth, we will continue to vigorously implement solutions to reduce input costs for the economy, promote private investment, and resolve and implement outstanding projects. In particular, more than 1,000 projects have had their difficulties and obstacles addressed.
"That's a huge impetus to boost economic growth. State-owned corporations and enterprises have the responsibility to continue fulfilling the production and business plans that were set at the beginning of the year," said Mr. Nguyen Duc Chi.
Finally, as part of the solution regarding science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation , the 100-day action plan aims to disburse 100% of the state budget allocated for science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation within the last three months of the year.
The Ministry of Finance is always closely monitoring the situation to advise the Government on scenarios and solutions to help us achieve our unchanging goal of double-digit GDP growth in 2026.
Source: https://vtv.vn/chinh-phu-kien-dinh-muc-tieu-tang-truong-hai-con-so-100261003135235519.htm
