Two-way trade between Vietnam and Australia surged by 58.9 percent year on year in the first month of 2018 to reach 595 million USD, according to statistics of the Vietnam Customs.
Some lawmakers have underscored major benefits to be gained from fruit, vegetables and flower export and logistics services, asking for more attention to boost the development of these sectors.
The country's crude oil export value fell sharply by nearly 2.5 billion USD in January-August 15 due to the slumping global oil price, according to the General Department of Customs.