Positive signals from Viet Nam’s exports in early days of January

According to data from the General Department of Customs, in the first half of January, Viet Nam's total import–export turnover reached approximately US$39.34 billion, up 14.64 percent compared with the same period last year. Of the figure, export turnover hit US$18.05 billion, a year-on-year increase of 11.1 percent.

Export growth concentrated in manufacturing and processing sector, especially high-tech industries linked to global supply chains.

The group of computers, electronic products and components recorded the strongest growth, rising by nearly US$930 million, equivalent to a 28.2 percent increase year on year.

It was followed by mobile phones and components, which increased by more than US$360 million (up 21.4 percent). Machinery, equipment, tools and spare parts rose by nearly US$249 million (up 13.1 percent).

Remarkably, the Southeast Asian nation earned approximately US$292 million from exporting toys and sports equipment, doubling compared to the same period last year, making it the fastest-growing product group in the first half of this month.

Last year, the nation's foreign trade achieved a historic milestone, with US$930 billion, up 18.2 percent. Exports amounted to US$475.04 billion, up 17 percent, while trade surplus attained US$20.03 billion.

If double-digit growth can be achieved, exports and imports are expected to set new records this year./.