Hanoi, Jan. 6 -- A key highlight of Vietnam's economic performance in 2025 was the strong acceleration of gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth across many localities, with Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Ninh Binh, Phu Tho and Bac Ninh emerging as national leaders, recording growth rates of between 10.27% and 11.89%, well above the national average. Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on January 5 show that these high-performing localities share common strengths, including development strategies tailored to local conditions and comparative advantages, solid industrial and service bases, and effective institutional reforms that have improved the investment and business environment and strengthened governance efficiency. S...