Vietnam economy
Vietnam estimates third-quarter GDP growth at 9.95%
Vietnam's third-quarter 2026 GDP growth was estimated at 9.95%, taking nine-month growth to 9.01%, Finance Minister Ngô Văn Tuấn told the October 3 government meeting.
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