Hanoi, Jan. 27 -- Hanoi is strengthening its position as a major industrial hub by turning a strong post-pandemic recovery in 2025 into fresh momentum for long-term growth, with processing - manufacturing a key engine of the capital's economic expansion.

Industrial production in Hanoi rebounded robustly in 2025, recording its highest growth rate since the COVID-19 pandemic. The recovery was broad-based but led decisively by the manufacturing and processing sector, which continued to serve as the main driver of the gross regional domestic product (GRDP).

The municipal Department of Industry and Trade reported that the city's industrial production index rose by 7.2% year on year in 2025, significantly higher than the 5.9% increase recorde...