VN continues to enjoy trade surplus with Czech

VGP - Despite the global economic crisis, the two-way trade between Việt Nam and the Czech Republic is estimated to reach nearly US $300 million this year, up from US $287 million last yea and Việt Nam continues to enjoying excess of exports over imports, according to a representative from the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade.

October 23, 2009 9:27 AM GMT+7

Footwear is one of key Vietnamese exports to the Czech Republic

The statement was made by Ms. Jirina Zakova from the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade, who is staying in Việt Nam to attend the ongoing 18^th Việt Nam International Industrial Fair (VIIF 2009) from October 20-24 in Hà Nội.

She noted that, in 2008, the Czech Republic spent US $253 million importing Vietnamese goods, up 33%.

Vietnamese exports to the Czech Republic are mainly products with high added value, including weaving machines, industrial machines, dairy products and motorized vehicles, according to the Czech Ministry.

Last year, the Czech Republic spent US $59 million on importing Vietnamese footwear, US $33 million on garments and cloth, US $30 million on fish, US $16 million on rubber latex, US $13 million on woodwork and accessories, US $12 million on motorized vehicles, and US $10 million on office equipment.

Việt Nam and the Czech Republic established diplomatic relations in 1950. Some 60,000 Vietnamese people currently live in the Czech Republic.