The three months posted such high growth as the same periodlast year which saw the COVID-19 pandemic breaking out strongly and seriouslyaffecting production and business activities.
With upbeat signs reported in almost all aspects betweenJanuary and September, the GDP was estimated to rise 8.83% for the period, thehighest nine-month growth recorded in 2011-2022.
In the context, the GSO also pointed out that the agro-forestry-fisherysector grew by 2.99% in the first nine months.
The industry and construction, meanwhile, increased by9.44%, contributing 41.79%; and service rose by 10.57%.
Regarding GDP use, final consumption expenditure climbed 7.26%over the same period last year; accumulated assets rose by 5.59%; exports ofgoods and services up 8.94%; and imports of goods and services up 4.74%.
As a result, macro-economy was stabilised, inflation put under control, major balances ensured, monetary and fiscal policies conducted flexiblyand effectively, business investment environment improved positively, and socialsecurity guaranteed, she noted./.