Vietnam's economy grew by 6.42% in the first six months of 2024, slightly lower than the figure of 6.58% in the same time of 2022 within the 2020-2024 period.

Vietnam's economy grew by 6.42% in the first six months of 2024, slightly lower than the figure of 6.58% in the same time of 2022 within the 2020-2024 period, according to the General Statistics Office.

The total export turnover of agricultural, forestry, and fisheries products in the first three months of 2024 is estimated to reach 13.53 billion USD, an increase of 21.8% compared to the same period of 2023.

Vietnam aims to become a socialist-oriented developed nation by mid-21st century.

Vietnam is expected to post a trade surplus of nearly 6 billion USD in the first nine months of this year.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Vietnam has been the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia this year with a growth rate of 6.8 percent.