PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (standing) chairs the Cabinet meeting on August 30, 2018 in Ha Noi. Photo: VGP

Infographics: Socio-economic performance in first eight months

Besides socio-economic performances in 2018, the Government members will discuss the socio-economic development plan for 2019, some mid-term reports and other crucial contents. 

According to the report of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.45% against the previous month. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 11.2% while the nation enjoyed a trade surplus of US$2.8 billion. 

The total retail sales and services revenues were estimated at VND2.860 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 11.2%. 

The total number of foreign visitors to Viet Nam was recorded at 10.4 million, up 22.8%. 

As many as 87,000 new firms were set up in eight months, up 2.4% in the number and 6.9% in capital compared to the same period last year. 

The total realized foreign-invested capital attained US$11.25 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.2%. 

By Thuy Dung