Despite a deficit of US$300 million last month the trade surplus in the first quarter was over $1 billion, the highest since 2010, official data showed.
Exports during the quarter topped $33.35 billion, a 14 percent increase year-on-year.
The trade surplus was achieved mainly due to foreign firms whose exports exceeded imports by $3.9 billion.
First-quarter shipments (excluding crude oil) by foreign firms increased by 19 percent from last year to $20.78 billion.
The items that saw a significant rise in exports included wood and wood furniture, up 23 percent, cell phones and spare parts (22.7 percent), and textile and garments (22 percent).
Like us on Facebook and scroll down to share your comment
Thanh Nien News
More : Vietnam, exports, trade, trade surplus, 2014
Đăng ký: VietNam News