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Vietnam's GDP rises 4.24% in Jan-Sep; Sep CPI rises by 3.66% YoY

GDP in the third quarter (Q*) is expected to have grown by *.** per cent year on year (YoY), faster than an expansion of *.** per cent in Q*. Manufacturing rose by *.** per cent, also lowest during the period.

Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of $**.** billion during the first three quarters, tripling year on year. Exports fell by *.* per cent to $***.** billion, while imports were down by **.* per cent to $***.** billion, according to domestic media reports.