Vietnam recorded encouraging export value to many ASEAN countries in the first two months of 2023, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Exports to Thailand brought in $1.2 billion, up 12.4 per cent year-on-year. Key export items included phones and accessories, vehicles and spare parts, and computers, electronics, and accessories.

Its exports to Singapore reached $677.7 million in the opening two months, up 8.8 per cent. Total trade between the two countries was estimated at $1.49 billion. Most export products were computers, electronics, and spare parts, machinery, equipment and tools, and vehicles and tools.

ASEAN is currently Vietnam’s fourth-largest trade partner.