(HBO) – Hoa Binh’s export turnover has seen significant growth this year thanks to the province’s efforts to explore new foreign markets and maintain a strong foothold in traditional ones.

In 2018, Hoa Binh earned 616.15 million USD from exports, up 20.81 percent from the previous year and 1.01 percent higher than the yearly target.

 Exports of goods totaled 557.1 million USD, a year on year increase of 21.75 percent and 1.07 percent higher than the yearly goal while exports of services were valued at 39.05 million USD, up 8.47 percent and 0.13 percent higher than the annual target.

 This year, local firms have been actively looking for new markets, exploring investment opportunities and accelerating trade promotion activities. A number of enterprises have experienced high growth with stable business performances, such as Esquel Garment Manufacturing Vietnam – Hoa Binh and Seyoung Inc.


 Workers at Vietnam-Korea textile and garment company are striving to fulfill its export orders.

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