Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng told the opening sitting of the second session of the 16th National Assembly that 14 of 15 key socio-economic targets for 2026 are expected to be met or exceeded. GDP grew 9.95 per cent in the third quarter and 9.01 per cent over nine months, with state budget revenue estimated at VNĐ3.06 quadrillion (US$118.17 billion), up 14 per cent, and the budget deficit at around 4.1 per cent of GDP. Industry and construction grew 11.21 per cent, foreign trade turnover rose 30.4 per cent with the full-year figure projected at $1.11 trillion, and registered FDI reached $50.36 billion, up 76.4 per cent. Hưng acknowledged pressure on macroeconomic governance and inflation control, elevated interest rates, and SMEs' ongoing difficulties in accessing land and credit. For 2027, the target is GDP growth of 10 per cent or higher, with average CPI growth around 4.5 per cent, while Việt Nam ranked 43rd of 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index.
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