Vietnam posts highest first-quarter GDP growth in decadeVietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2018 rose 7.38 percent, the highest growth rate over the past ten years, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). In terms of economic structure, the agro-forestry-fishery sector makes up 10.34 percent of the GDP; industry and construction, 35.26 percent; and services, 43.77 percent. The processing and manufacturing industry became a spotlight of the economy in the period, with a growth rate of 13.56 percent, the highest level over the past seven years. The mining sector also posted a growth rate of 0.4 percent after sliding for two consecutive years. By March 20, 2018, credit growth hit 2.23 percent, while total payment means, up 3.23 percent, and capital mobilisation, up 2.2 percent, Lam said.