Hanoi, Jan. 23 -- The industry and trade sector emerged as a central driver of national growth during the 2021-2025 period, delivering robust gains that underscore its pivotal role in the economy, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang on the occasion of the 14th National Party Congress. The performance laid a solid foundation for accelerated progress toward an independent, self-reliant and modern economy with deep integration into the world, enabling Vietnam to move confidently into a new era of development. A sweeping imprint Thang affirmed that the sector made highly significant, comprehensive, and foundational contributions to socio-economic development over the past term. It proactively provided advice on key polic...