The General Department of Vietnam Customs said the country had a trade deficit worth 400 million USD in November, equivalent to 1.9 percent of total export value.
General Department of
Vietnam Customs said the country had a trade deficit worth 400 million USD in
November, equivalent to 1.9 percent of total export value (Illustrative photo:
VNA)
Specifically, the nation’s
foreign trade in the month was valued at an estimated 43.6 billion USD, down
1.6 percent from the previous month. Of the figure, total export revenue went
down by 4.1 percent to 21.6 billion USD, while import value increased by 1.1
percent to 22 billion USD.
The November figure brought the 11-month foreign trade value to 440.45 billion
USD, up 13.4 percent from the same period in 2017. Despite the deficit in
November, the period still saw a trade surplus worth more than 6.8 billion USD
for the January-November period.
In terms of exports, the item with the highest revenue in the period was
telephone and parts, with 46.14 billion USD, up 11.5 percent year on year. It
was followed by textile-garment with 27.77 billion USD, up 17.4 percent, and
computer, electronics and parts with over 27 billion USD, up 13.9
percent.
In terms of imports, the country spent 38.7 billion USD on computers,
electronics and parts, an increase of 13.6 percent, 30.71 billion USD on
machinery, equipment, tool and spare parts, down 0.7 percent.
Source: VNA
Hoa Binh province’s economy posted an impressive Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth rate of 12.67% in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 12.76% year-on-year increase, the highest rate recorded since the beginning of the current tenure, according to the provincial Statistics Office. This robust growth reflects years of strategic groundwork and sets a strong foundation for the province’s annual growth target of over 10%.
With a focus on cash crop farming with science - technology application and brand building, Lac Thuy district is gradually increasing production value, improving people's life quality, and laying the foundation for sustainable socio-economic development.
In recent years, the economic development model "Hoa Binh Earthworm Farm” run by Mr. Bui Van Dang in Co Giua Hamlet, My Thanh Commune (Lac Son district) has not only brought stable economic value but it is also environmentally friendly, helping to protect and reduce pollution, contributing to the construction of a green and sustainable agriculture.
Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.
In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.
Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.
