Trade in deficit in first half of July
Figures from the General Department of Customs show that exports reached $14.29 billion in the first half of July, down 19.5 per cent compared to the first half of June, while imports were $16.3 billion, up 4.5 per cent. Vietnam therefore posted a trade deficit of more than $2 billion in the period and $1 billion since the beginning of the year.
