Vietnam's import-export turnover is estimated at US$336.32 billion in the first eight months, an annual reduction of 0.3%, according to the General Statistics Office.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on August 24 said it has selected 268 prestigious exporters for 2019 from nominations made by 55 relevant ministries, industry associations and local departments of industry and trade.

Vietnamese tea makers are now faced with choosing to either renovate or leave the industry.

The export of many agricultural products, especially industrial crops such as pepper, rubber, tea, and cashew nuts, fell remarkably from January to July due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - July alone saw Vietnam enjoy a trade surplus of estimated US$1 billion, bringing seven-month trade surplus to US$6.5 billion, much higher last year’s figure of US$1.98 billion recorded during the same period.