The number would surpass the targets set by both theGovernment and the ministry, at around 8%.
Meanwhile, import value is estimated at 367 billionUSD in the year, resulting in a trade surplus of some 1 billion USD, fullingthe set target, the report says.
In the first half of this year, export-import valuewas over 371.3 billion USD, including more than 186billion USD worth of exports, up 17.3% from the corresponding time last year.
The export of the domestic economic sector rose 19.5%,higher the 16.6% increase of the foreign direct investment (FDI) sector,including crude oil, which, the ministry said, reflects efforts by domesticfirms in production and business recovery and supply chain resumption amiddifficulties.
Notably, during the six-month period, 29 items reported their export turnover surpassing 1 billion USD, four items more than the same periodlast year, making up 91.2% of the total value.
The ministry said the enterprises have optimisedfree trade agreements (FTAs), especially new-generation ones, to boost exports.
Vietnam experienced export growth in the markets it has FTAs with, ranging from 12%-34%, said Tran Thanh Hai, deputy headof the MoIT’s Agency of Foreign Trade, adding that a growth rate of 30% wasseen in such markets as Canada and Mexico.
The ministry said it will continue to keep a closewatch on the COVID-19 situation, policy changes adopted by countries and majorpartners, and international trade to give consultations to the Government in themanagement work.
It will also pay more attention to theimplementation of FTAs to help businesses optimise opportunities generated bythe trade deals, step up trade promotion and further streamline administrativeprocedures./.