Hanoi’s export turnover this month increased by 3.4% over the same period as last year, hitting US$955 million, raising the city’s total export revenue in the first half of this year to US$4.8 billion.
According to the Hanoi Statistics Office, the foreign invested sector registered an export value of US$1.95 billion and the state owned sector reported an export turnover of US$1.93 billion.
Eight out of 11 export items saw rising turnover. Computer accessories and peripheral units were up by 34.5%, followed by wire and cable, handicrafts, petroleum, electronics, glass and glass products.
Agricultural products, coal, footwear and leather products saw a decrease in export turnover. Agricultural products, footwear and leather products fell by 18.4 and 16%, respectively, while coal export turnover dropped by 37.9%.
Source: vnagency.com.vn