By Khanh Vu

HANOI (Reuters) -Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Monday the government would target record GDP growth of 10% in 2026, saying the Southeast Asian economy has proven resilient despite pressure from external shocks.

Growth this year was estimated at 8%, Chinh told the opening of parliamentary session, adding the government would stick to its target of aiming for growth above 8%.

Over the first nine months of the year, GDP expanded by an annual 7.85%. The World Bank projects 6.6% growth this year, while the International Monetary Fund estimates 6.5%.

“The Vietnamese economy has proven to be strong enough to withstand external shocks, staying as one of the fastest-growing ones in the world,” Chinh told parliament.

Chinh also said the value of Vietnam’s goods t

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