Industrial production in October continued to maintain a positive growth trend. The industrial production index (IIP) for the month is estimated to have increased by 2.3% compared to the previous month and by 15.0% compared to the same period last year.
For the 2026 harvest, our country is estimated to plant about 1,369.9 thousand hectares of autumn rice, down 40.4 thousand hectares compared to last year. Of that, the northern provinces will reach 945.3 thousand hectares, down 32.7 thousand hectares; the southern provinces will reach 424.6 thousand hectares, down 7.7 thousand hectares.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in October increased by 0.20% compared to the previous month, mainly due to higher domestic gasoline and diesel prices following increases in global fuel prices. The CPI in October rose by 4.41% compared to December 2025 and increased by 5.09% year-on-year. On average, in ten months of 2026, the CPI increased by 4.57% year-on-year, while core inflation rose by 4.24%.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in September increased by 0.62% compared with the previous month, by 4.20% compared with December 2025, and by 5.08% year on year. The average CPI in the third quarter of 2026 increased by 4.80% compared with the same quarter of 2025. On average, in the nine months of 2026, the CPI increased by 4.52% year on year, while core inflation rose by 4.26%.
The overall industrial production index (IIP) in June is estimated to have increased by 3.3% compared to the previous month and 16.7% compared to the same period last year. Specifically, the processing and manufacturing sector rose 17.1% year-on-year; the water supply, waste management, and wastewater treatment sector grew by 10.3%; the electricity production and distribution sector went up 15.5%; and the mining sector increased by 13.4%.
In the first nine months of 2026, the global economy continued to face many unpredictable, fast-changing factors. However, the wave of investment in AI infrastructure and semiconductor technology was strong, providing momentum to support global economic growth.
Agricultural, forestry, and fishery production in August maintained stable growth. Agricultural production focused on cultivating and tending of rice and other winter and summer-autumn crops. Aquaculture maintained a positive trend, supported by intensified farming practices, the application of science, technology, and stable market demand.
International labour migration has become an important trend in the development and international integration of many countries, including Viet Nam. The employment of Vietnamese workers abroad not only contributes to job creation, higher incomes and improved living standards, but also enables workers to acquire occupational skills, modern work practices and international experience, thereby contributing positively to the socioeconomic development of the country.
The report “In-depth Analysis Report of Costs Borne by Vietnamese Workers for Employment Abroad – Statistical Sustainable Development Goal Indicator 10.7.1.” was prepared by the National Statistics Office (NSO), drawing on data from the 2025 Labour Force Survey and the 2025 In-depth Survey of Migrant Workers.
The industrial production index for the manufacturing sector in August rose 14.6% compared to the same period last year; the water supply and waste management and treatment sector increased by 9.5%; the electricity production and distribution sector increased by 11.8%; and the mining sector rose by 18.5%.
