Vietnam's index of industrial production (IIP) saw a year-on-year increase of 8.8% over the past eight months, extending the recovery of the sector, the General Statistics Office (GSO) has reported.Over the past eight months, some key industrial sectors reported an IIP higher than the same period last year, including rubber and plastic products up 30%; chemicals and chemical products (17.8%); textiles (13.4%); electronics, computers and optical products (10%); and goods production and processing (7.3%).Source: Vietnam News Agency