Tien Giang export turnover aims for US$1.3 bil in 2015
(VOV) -The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang's six-month total exports were US$621 million, fulfilling more than 53.1% of the set target for 2014.
The province is expected to fetch US$1.17 billion in export value by the end of this year, and US$1.3 billion in the year to come.
Local key export items included rice, tra fish, fruit and vegetables. The province is offering incentive policies for local exporters, especially those engaging in seafood industry.
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To boost rice, fruit and vegetable exports, Tien Giang is promoting modern technology application, creating a close link between producers and exporters, as well as product value chains.
According to recent statistics, the province has exported its products to 136 countries and territories, including such large markets as the US, Spain, Japan and China.
It is forecast to get more profit from leather and footwear products thanks to preferential tariffs provided by major importers like the US, the European Union (EU) and ASEAN.
Many advantages from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, which is currently under negotiation, will also help Tien Giang garment and textile products achieve greater penetration of Japanese and US markets.