9:13:59 PM | 26/5/2010
Hanoi’s industrial production value is estimated to have risen 12.1% from a year earlier to VND37.7 trillion in the first five months, the municipal General Statistics Office.
Of the sum, the foreign-invested sector takes the lead with VND16.2 trillion, up 13.9% on-year. The office estimates the city’s industrial output in May at VND8.1 trillion, up 8.4% against last month.
Cong Xuan Mui, head of the office, noted many industries are suffering rising input costs, particularly price hikes of power and imported materials. (Vietnam & World Economy)
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