Ben Tre: Estimated GRDP for First Half of 2025 Reaches 7.18%

Economic Growth in Three Sectors According to the Ben Tre Provincial People's Committee, based on the assessment of socio-economic development indicators for the first 6 months of 2025, compared to the Provincial People's Council Resolution, 3/22 indicators reached 100%, 3/22 indicators reached over 90%, 9/22 indicators reached 50-90%, 3/22 indicators reached below 50%, and 4/22 indicators will be evaluated by year-end. The estimated economic growth rate (GRDP) in the first 6 months reached 7.18%. Among this, the industry-construction sector continues to be the main pillar driving the economy, growing by 12.46%; the service sector continues to recover and develop strongly, growing by 6.73%; the agriculture, forestry, and fishery sector increased by 4.5%; and product taxes increased by 7.57%. For example, agricultural production was relatively favorable, with crop, livestock, and aquaculture activities continuing to maintain and develop. Dried coconut material prices remain high, ...