Spending for importing cars goes up considerably
Vietnam spent a total of US$3.4 billion for importing cars and spare parts within the first seven months this year, marking a considerable increase against the same period last year.
According to the latest report of the General Statistics Office of Vietnam, the increase reaches over 154% for importing cars.
The amount of Chinese-made trucks imported into Vietnam via the border gate in the northern province of Lang Son raised by four times in the first quarter this year against the same period of last year.
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| Chinese made trucks imported in Vietnam Photo: Tuoi Tre |
Besides, Vietnam spent another sum of US$13.1 billion to import computers and parts and electronics appliances, and US$4.7 billion to import iron and steel.
In the mean time, Vietnam has faced difficulties in exporting goods.
The total export turnover of Vietnam of aquatic products fell down to only US$3.6 billion or 15% decrease.
The export of Vietnamese rice reduced nearly 9% in value.
The report also noted that Vietnam had 4,500 families with 19,800 people suffering from malnutrition in July.
In all seven months this year, Vietnam had 776,000 people under malnutrition, down 35% against the same period last year.