Industrial production in Vietnam recorded robust growth in the first half (H1) this year, with its index (IIP) estimated to have risen by 10.8 per cent year on year (YoY)—the strongest H1 rise observed since 2019—driven by improving export demand, fresh investment projects and a strong wave of production expansion.The manufacturing and processing sector remained the principal driver of economic growth, accounting for 33.07 per cent of the total value-added growth during the first six months, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Industrial production in Vietnam recorded robust growth in H1 2026, with its index estimated to have risen by 10.8 per cent YoY—the strongest H1 rise since 2019.
The manufacturing and processing sector was the key growth driver, accounting for 33.07 per cent of the total value-added growth during H1.
NSO feels industrial production will remain a key pillar of economic growth during the second half.
NSO feels industrial production will remain a key pillar of economic growth during the second half.
As production capacity expands, stronger consumption and investment can generate substantive economic growth without placing excessive inflation pressure, according to a domestic news agency.
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