HANOI -- Vietnam's gross domestic product dropped 6.17% on the year for the July-September period, as stringent lockdowns in key areas including the economic engine of Ho Chi Minh City led to the first decline since 2000 on a quarterly basis.
Economy
Vietnam's GDP shrinks 6.17% in Q3, hurt by pandemic lockdowns
With negative growth, annual target of 6.5% looks out of reach
