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Exports to France top $1b in first six months

Aug 20th at 13:25
20-08-2013 13:25:58+07:00

Exports to France top $1b in first six months

Viet Nam's exports to France surpassed US$1 billion during the first half of this year, surging 6.3 per cent year-on-year.

Telephones and phone components ranked first in terms of export turnover with more than $383 million in revenue (up 25.1 per cent).

Computers, electrical products and components came next with revenue of $112.7 million (up 156.9 per cent).

Other products recording high export value include garments, pepper, confectionery and cereals, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade's Trade and Industry Information Centre.

Viet Nam is currently negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the EU in an effort to reduce import taxes for some of its products.

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