At the press conference on the socio-economic situation in the third quarter of 2026, held on the morning of October 3rd, Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong, Director of the National Statistics Office (NSO) of the Ministry of Finance , stated that Vietnam's GDP in the third quarter is estimated to have increased by 9.95% compared to the same period last year. For the first nine months of the year, GDP is estimated to have increased by 9.01% compared to the same period last year.
According to her, despite the uncertain global economic context, Vietnam's socio-economic performance in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2026 continued to achieve positive and significant results in most sectors and fields.
Specifically, in the third quarter of 2026, the industrial production index (IIP) is estimated to increase by 14.8% compared to the same period last year. Of this, the manufacturing industry continues to lead with a growth rate of 15.3%.
Overall, in the first nine months of 2026, the Industrial Production Index (IIP) is estimated to increase by 12.3% compared to the same period last year. Specifically, the manufacturing sector increased by 12.9%, the electricity production and distribution sector by 10.6%, and the water supply, waste management and wastewater treatment sector by 9.3%,...
Regarding FDI, as of September 30th, the total registered FDI capital in Vietnam reached US$50.36 billion, an increase of 76.4% compared to the same period last year. Singapore continued to lead in the number of newly registered projects, with US$9.26 billion, accounting for 31.7% of the total newly registered capital; followed by South Korea with US$5.7 billion; Luxembourg with US$4.99 billion; Hong Kong (China) with US$3.01 billion;...
Meanwhile, realized FDI capital in the first nine months of 2026 reached US$21.07 billion, an increase of 12.1% compared to the same period last year. This is also the highest realized FDI capital for the first nine months in the past five years.
According to Ms. Huong, the processing and manufacturing industry continues to be the leading sector in attracting FDI with $17.4 billion, accounting for 82.6% of total realized FDI; followed by the real estate business sector with $1.59 billion, accounting for 7.5%;...
Regarding imports and exports, in the first nine months of the year, the total value of goods exports and imports reached US$888.02 billion, an increase of 30.4% compared to the same period last year, with exports increasing by 24.5% and imports increasing by 36.7%. The trade balance for goods in the nine months showed a deficit of US$19.42 billion.
In terms of tourism , the number of international visitors to Vietnam in the first nine months of 2026 reached 17.7 million people, an increase of 14.5% compared to the same period last year.
"These results are thanks to the ensured security, safety, and social order; favorable visa policies; intensified promotion and marketing efforts; diverse tourism products; and advantages in natural landscapes, culture, cuisine , and reasonable travel costs," Ms. Huong emphasized.
According to the Director of NSO, trade and service activities continued to maintain a relatively high growth rate, with an estimated increase of 3.3% in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter and 14.5% compared to the same period last year.
Overall, in the first nine months of 2026, total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue increased by 13.4% compared to the same period of the previous year.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong stated that the Vietnamese economy achieved a growth rate of 9.01% in the first nine months of 2026, a very high growth rate compared to previous years, creating an important foundation to achieve the highest possible level according to the set target.
However, in the last three months of the year, Vietnam's socio-economic situation faced numerous difficulties and challenges, especially since Vietnam's economy is highly open and therefore heavily influenced by external factors.
Therefore, achieving double-digit growth is a huge challenge, requiring the concerted efforts and involvement of the entire political system, the Government, businesses, the people nationwide, and the support and assistance of international friends.
"All sectors, levels, and localities should strengthen the updating and forecasting of the situation, proactively and flexibly manage operations in accordance with the new situation, promptly respond to emerging situations, and steadfastly implement the goal of promoting growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, and ensuring social security and the people's livelihoods," Ms. Huong said.
Source: https://congluan.vn/gdp-viet-nam-quy-iii2026-uoc-tang-995-post362722.html
