The domestic economy in Q2 saw a positive growth rate of 6.79% (yoy), the highest in the past 10 years. The agriculture, forestry, fishery, and service sectors continued to improve sharply. The industry and construction sector also grew at a high rate of 9.07% in the first half of the year. The manufacturing continued to be the driving force of the whole economy. Meanwhile, the mining industry has turned back down, reflecting the seasonal characteristic of the positive growth in Q1.