Vietnam recorded a trade value of $470.63 billion between January 1 and July 15—a 16.2-per cent YoY rise, official data show.
Exports were worth $239.19 billion during the period—up by 14.7 per cent YoY, while imports reached $231.44 billion—up by 17.7 per cent YoY.
The country recorded a trade surplus of $7.74 billion during the period.
During the first half of July, the trade deficit was $134 million.