In August alone, the city recorded VND28.8 trillion (US$4.8 billion) in industrial production value, representing a 3.9 percent rise against July.

The State-owned sector led the charge by posting a value of over VND132 trillion (US$8.25 billion), followed by the foreign-invested sector with VND82 trillion.
Meanwhile, the non-state sector reported its industrial production value at VND80 trillion.

Twenty-five out of 27 industries enjoyed growth spurts, including food and drinks, chemicals, rubber and plastic, garment and textile, electric components, and footwear.