Vietnam’s trade is poised to hit a new record this year, underscoring the country’s growing role in global market but also exposing persistent structural weaknesses that could weigh on long-term sustainability, experts said at a conference on December 16.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has maintained its trade surplus streak as seen in previous months, with exports outpacing imports by US$3.79 billion during the January - April period, less than half the amount recorded in the same period last year.

VOV.VN - With Vietnam’s import-export revenue hitting a record high of US$715.55 billion during the 11-month period, exports are anticipated to reach nearly US$400 billion this year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

With positive results recorded in the first nine months of 2024 and efforts of businesses, experts are optimistic about the country’s bright export prospects in the rest of the year towards a historical record of US$400 billion.

Revenue from import-export activities hit US$578 billion in the first nine months of 2024, a rise of over 16% year on year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked entrepreneurs and businesses to pioneer in five aspects to grow together with the country while hosting a delegation of entrepreneurs and representatives from businesses in Hanoi on October 4 on the occasion of the Vietnam Entrepreneurs Day (October 13).

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s total import-export revenue hit US$511.11 billion in the first eight months of the year, representing a year-on-year rise of 16.7%, the General Statistics Office (GSO) said on September 6.

VOV.VN - The first four months of this year witnessed Vietnam's import-export revenue hit US$ 238.88 billion, with a trade surplus of US$8.4 billion, higher than the figure of US$7.66 billion recorded in the same period from last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

More than 255 tonnes of durian were exported to China via border gates in the northern province of Lao Cai in the first three days of 2024, earning nearly US$1 million, according to Lao Cai Border Gate Customs Office.

VOV.VN - Enterprises based in Ho Chi Minh City exported a total of US$7.5 billion worth of goods via border gates during the opening two months of the year, recording a year-on-year increase of 3%, according to the latest statistics compiled by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee.