Vietnam GDP to increase in third quarter but challenges remain

It is forecast that in 2023, Vietnam’s GDP growth will exceed 5%, while the trade surplus will reach approximately US$15bil. — Bloomberg

HANOI: The national gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter is estimated to have increased by 5.33% compared to the same period last year, according to government reports presented at the 27th session of the National Assembly (NA) standing committee yesterday.

GDP growth in the first and second quarter was 3.28% and 4.05%, respectively.