Hanoi, April 6 -- Vietnam's economy expanded by 7.83% in the first quarter of 2026, setting a strong pace for the rest of the year despite mounting global uncertainties.

The growth rate was higher than the 7.07% recorded in the same period last year, reflecting the economy's resilience, enterprises' adaptability and providing a solid foundation to achieve full-year growth targets, said Nguyen Thi Huong, director of the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

The agro-forestry-fishery sector grew by 3.58%, contributing 5.6% to total value added. Industry and construction expanded 8.92%, accounting for 44.08%, while services rose 8.18%, contributing the largest share of 50.32%, she stated.

The services sector cont...