Province’s GRDP in first 6 months estimated to rise by 7.23%

According to a report by provincial Statistics Office, the province's gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in the first six months of 2021 increased by 7.23% against the same period last year. Of these, agriculture, forestry and fishery sector grew by 2.66%; industrial manufacturing and construction by 8.09%; services by 5.67% and product taxes less subsidies on production by 5.89%.

However, the complicated development of Covid-19 pandemic has so far affected people ‘lives and businesses ‘production activities. Many establishments and businesses operating in the fields of tourism, accommodation and entertainment have encountered difficulties. The price of iron and steel have increased while the prices of some agricultural products have fallen sharply... All of these are requiring great efforts from people, businesses, with strong support from all-level authorities and sectors to overcome difficulties and ensure stable growth.

Reported by Tieu My-Translated by K.T