Hanoi, Aug. 20 -- The Government has finalised growth quotas for provinces and cities in the second half of 2025 to lift the country's GDP expansion to 8.3-8.5% for the whole year, requiring localities to take drastic actions to complete the set targets and tasks.

"Localities must achieve higher growth rates than those set in Resolution No. 25/NQ-CP, especially those serving as growth engines of the country," Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang said.

Among 34 provinces and cities following recent administrative mergers, eight were tasked with achieving double-digit growth in 2025. Quang Ninh was assigned to obtain the highest growth of 12.5%, followed by Hai Phong (12.2%), Bac Ninh (11.5%), and Ninh Binh (10.6%). Phu Tho, Hue, Quang Ng...