Hanoi, Feb. 10 -- Vietnam's index of industrial production (IIP) in January fell 9.2% against the previous month and inched up 0.6% year-on-year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

The manufacturing and processing sector grew by 1.6% compared to the same period last year, while electricity production and distribution increased by 0.4% and water supply, waste management, and treatment activities 9.2%. However, the mining sector experienced a decline of 10.4%.

Forty-seven cities and provinces recorded significant year-over-year growth, with remarkable industrial expansion seen in Nam Dinh province (29.9%), Bac Kan (28.5%), Ben Tre (24.2%), Binh Phuoc (17%), Kien Giang (16.6%), and Hai Phong (16.3%). In the electricity produ...