Southern province earns over $530m from exports

The southern province of Tay Ninh made US$121 million in exports during May, lifting export turnover for the first five months of this year to $533 million, up 33 per cent year-on-year, according to the provincial Department of Industry and Trade.

Export items recording high export value included wheat flour, cashew nuts, rubber, garments, plastic and tyres.

During the period, the province also imported $279 million worth of goods, marking a modest yearly increase of 0.14 per cent, the department said.

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