Vietnam Manufacturing Sector Maintains Growth in September Amidst PMI Slowdown
Vietnam's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 51.9 in September from 53.3 in August, yet remained above the 50-point threshold for the 15th consecutive month, indicating sustained sector health. The government is accelerating efforts to remove bottlenecks in institutions, finance, investment, and digital transformation to support economic growth.
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