Vietnam’s exports reached 24.6 million USD, which sent its trade surplus soaring to 13.8 million USD.
Vietnam exported 11 categories of products, with mobile phones and parts topping the list with a value of nearly 16 million USD, 76 percent higher than the same period last year.
Plastic products ranked second, following a five-fold increase, to 512,800 USD. Pepper, cashews, tea, rubber products, and iron and steel were the other major items.
Vietnam primarily imported machinery, equipment and parts.
Trade is a top priority in the comprehensive partnership between the two nations.
Last year, their trade was worth 355.5 million USD, a 34.5 percent increase.
Trade is again expected to grow this year, experts noted.
