(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s industrial production grew 5.2% in the first quarter of this year with export turn-over reaching 23% of the set yearly target.

The garment industry has stable signed orders in the first quarter of 2014. (Photo: Internet)

At a press conference in Hanoi on Monday, the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade reported that the production of several industries showed signs of recovery. In the first quarter, the garment and footwear sectors have stable signed orders. 10 groups of items have posted export revenue of more than 1 billion USD.
Regarding the bottleneck of farm produce exports at Tan Thanh international border gate in Lang Son province, a representative of the Ministry of Industry and Trade said the Ministry will co-operate with provinces to streamline transport of agricultural products in border areas and increase coordination with China to outline border trade policies suitable for both countries’ businesses.