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Phu Tho’s export value surges 73.5 percent in six months

Exports-imports in the northern mid-land province of Phu Tho continued increasing in the first half of this year thanks to its abundant stocks of materials and stable production-trade activities.
Phu Tho’s export value surges 73.5 percent in six months ảnh 1Illustrative photo (Source: phutho.gov.vn)

Phu Tho (VNA) – Exports-imports in the northernmid-land province of Phu Tho continued increasing in the first half of thisyear thanks to its abundant stocks of materials and stable production-trade activities.

According to the provincial Department of Industry andTrade, its export revenue surpassed 3.2 billion USD, up 73.5 percentyear-on-year while imports surged 86.4 percent to 3.2 billion USD.

Director of the department Nguyen Manh Hung said when theCOVID-19 broke out, the department worked with agencies, authorities ofdistricts and townships, and provincial business association to keep updated on thesituation, suggest measures to help firms tackle difficulties, and step up production andtrade.

In the near future, the department will partner with theMinistry of Industry and Trade to offer support measures for businesses, accessnew markets, increase trade promotion and facilitate e-commerce.

At the same time, it will continue to develop industrialproducts with competitiveness and industries of local strength, encourage the adoption of clean and eco-friendly technologies, and assist local enterprises in expanding export markets.

Tran Dai Thang, head of the provincial customs department,said the department is facilitating customs clearance for enterprises.

This year, the province strives to increase the total retail revenue ofgoods and consumer services to more than 37.2 trillion VND (1.62 billion USD),export value to 4.5 billion USD and import value to 4.2 billion USD./.

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