According to the General Statistics Office, the industrial employment index by September 1, rose 4.2 percent compared to the same period last year.
Of which, state-owned sector slid 1.4 percent; private sector inched up 1.1 percent; and foreign-invested sector jumped 8.4 percent.
The statistics also showed that the employment index of the mining industry fell 1.7 percent; industrial processing and manufacturing surged 4.7 percent; power generation and distribution increased 3.1 percent; water supply and waste and wastewater treatment emerged 2.9 percent; and vehicle manufacturing climbed 2.4 percent.
Meanwhile, some industries, including foods processing, beverage, and wood and wooden products, saw a decrease.
