Vietnam's economy grew 9.95% in Q3, fastest pace in 4 years
Ferries transport vehicles and cargo at Cat Lai Port in Ho Chi Minh City on April 6. Vietnam recorded a trade deficit of $19.4 billion in the first nine months of this year as imports surged faster than exports. © Getty Images
MAI NGUYEN and YUJI NITTA
October 3, 2026 10:24 JST
Updated on October 3, 2026 12:35 JST
HANOI -- Vietnam's economy grew 9.95% in the third quarter, its fastest pace in four years, marking an acceleration from a revised 8.81% figure for April-June and supported by strong growth in industry and construction, the country's statistics office said on Saturday.