Trade deficit hits US$3.86 billion
Vietnam recorded a trade deficit of US$270 million in the first half of November, bringing the total number since the beginning of this year to US$3.86 billion.
Statistics released by the General Department of Customs show that in the reviewed period, exports brought home nearly US$6.49 billion, while imports were valued at US$6.77 billion.
As of November 15, the country’s total export value hit US$140.87 billion. Import value reached US$144.73 billion.
In the first 11 months of the year, the foreign-invested sector achieved a trade surplus of US$10.71 billion, with its export value at US$96.27 billion and its import value at US$85.56 billion.
Last month, the country recorded a trade surplus of US$500 million.
As of November 15, the country’s total export value hit US$140.87 billion. Import value reached US$144.73 billion.
In the first 11 months of the year, the foreign-invested sector achieved a trade surplus of US$10.71 billion, with its export value at US$96.27 billion and its import value at US$85.56 billion.
Last month, the country recorded a trade surplus of US$500 million.