The latest data from the General Department of Customs shows that total trade from September 1 to 15 was $26.34 billion, down 25.7 per cent compared to the second half of August.

Trade so far this year totals $526.04 billion, up 15.7 per cent year-on-year, or $71.46 billion.

The total trade value of FDI enterprises reached $364.89 billion, up 15.9 per cent year-on-year, while the value of domestic enterprises was $161.15 billion, up 15.4 per cent.

In the first half of September, trade was in deficit to the tune of $845 million, while year-to-date trade was in surplus by $4.64 billion.

As of September 15, exports were $265.34 billion this year, up 17.8 per cent year-on-year. Imports in the first half of September totaled $13.59 billion, down 13.6 per cent compared to the second half of August.