Dong Nai’s GRDP below target

HCMC – Dong Nai’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) reached VND246.45 trillion last year, up 5.3% year-on-year, but this growth rate was below the province’s target of 7.5 to 8.5%. The challenging economic conditions led to job losses and reduced working hours. Over 80,000 workers had their working hours cut, and nearly 40,000 faced unemployment in 2023. Public investment disbursement in Dong Nai achieved only 94% of the estimate. On the other hand, retail sales of goods and services surged by almost 12%, and tourism-related services gained growth of over 40%.