Quang Nam's export value soars in first quarter

The export value of businesses in the central province of Quang Nam reached US$35 million last month, contributing to a total of $94.4 million for the first quarter of this year.

The first quarter result registered a rise of more than 65 per cent against the same period last year, marking the highest increase in export value during the last three years.

Exports by the foreign-invested economic sector saw a 2.7 times increase in value over last year, reaching $71 million and accounting for more than 75 per cent of the province's total export value.

Items seeing surges in export value include gold, dried seafood, textiles and garments, leather and footwear.

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