(The Vietnam News)
HCM City’s Index of Industrial Production rose by 34.5 per cent in January despite the continuing problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city’s four main industries have seen year-on-year growth, with electronics achieving the highest rate of 61.9 per cent.
The remaining three industries are mechanics (44.3 per cent growth); food and beverages (27.3 per cent); and chemical, rubber and plastic (up by 51.7 per cent).
Others such as wood and bamboo processing and automobile also reported growth.