Nine localities recorded over 10 per cent growth in gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in the first sixth months of this year, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO).

The central province of Ha Tinh topped the list. It was followed by the northern provinces of Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Bac Giang, Quang Ninh and Lao Cai, and southern provinces of Ninh Thuan and Long An.

According to the GSO, many other localities achieved high GRDP growth of between 8-10 per cent, including Thai Nguyen, Ha Nam, Ninh Binh, Dak Nong, Quang Ngai, Kien Giang, Hai Duong, Lam Dong, Binh Thuan, Dong Thap and Hau Giang.

However, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Hoa Binh, Lai Chau and Cao Bang were among localities with low growth in the reviewed period.

Although in the leading group, Ha Noi and HCM City saw a GRDP expansion of more than 7 per cent.

In terms of economic regions, the Red River Delta Region took top position with 12.02 per cent, followed by the Northern Central and Central Coastal Region with 8.61 per cent.

Major reasons behind the large gap in GRDP growth between the two regions were the stronger development of industry and construction in some northern and central localities such as Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Thai Binh, Ha Tinh and Quang Ngai.

Lowest growth was recorded in the southeast region at only 4.17 per cent.

The northern midland and mountainous region recorded growth of 8.43 per cent, followed by the Mekong Delta region (7.61 per cent) and the Central Highlands region (7.28 per cent). — VNS