Us china trade deficit history

HCMC’s imports and exports soar in Jan-Feb period The Saigon Times A container ship docks at the Tan Cang-Cai Mep Terminal. HCMC recorded an increase in both imports and exports in the first two months of 2021 – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – HCMC earned nearly US$8 billion in export revenue and spent US$10.92 billion on imports in the first two months of the year, rising over 25% and 53% against last year’s figures, respectively, according to the HCMC Department of Statistics. Without crude oil, the city’s export revenue would amount to US$7.6 billion, up over 26% year-on-year. Specifically, in the two-month period, the city exported wood and wooden products worth over US$220 million, up over 60% versus last year’s figure. The export of machinery, equipment, tools and spare parts fetched US$400 million, up 23%; computers, electronics and accessories saw US$2.57 billion, up over 11% and rice saw US$135 million, improving over 5%. The city’s imports of plastic materials in the year to February surged 52%, fuel products were up by 44% and garment-leather-footwear materials by 16%. Further, China remained HCMC’s largest trade partner. Businesses in the city exported nearly US$1.8 billion and purchased some US$3.3 billion worth of goods to and from China, up some 31% and 78%, respectively, over the figures recorded in the same period last year. The United States was the second largest importer of the city, followed by Japan and South Korea. Meanwhile, Singapore was the city’s biggest exporter. …

[Read more...] about HCMC’s imports and exports soar in Jan-Feb period

The Hanoitimes - Chu Dau Ceramic is an ancient ceramic line in Vietnam, originating from as early as the 12th century. Recognizing Chu Dau Ceramic Village as a top 5 tourism attraction in Nam Sach district of Hai Duong province, a ceremony was held on December 17 to announce Decision No.3009/QD-UBND and attach a signpost for the site in Thai Tan commune. Chu Dau officially becomes a tourism attraction. Photo: Chi Cuong Chu Dau Ceramic is an ancient ceramic line in Vietnam, originating from as early as the 12th century but fully developing in the 14-15th centuries. With this long history, Chu Dau Ceramic plays an important role in the history of the country’s handicrafts and is currently being preserved and promoted by Chu Dau Ceramic JSC - a member of BRG Group. According to many documents, the first female entrepreneur in Vietnamese history was Bui Thi Hy - the grandmother of Chu Dau Ceramic. From seeing her signature on a Hoa Lam ceramic pot displayed at the Topkapi Saray Museum in Istanbul, Turkey, it was established that the ancient Chu Dau Ceramic was discovered during the 1980s. Madame Nguyen Thi Nga, chairwoman of BRG Group, is among people preserving and developing Chu Dau ceramics. Photo: Chi Cuong Recognizing the meaning and value of Chu Dau Ceramic, in 2001, Hanoi Trade JSC (Hapro), a member of BRG Group, decided to establish Chu Dau Ceramic JSC with the mission of restoring the lost ancient art as well as building Chu Dau into a high-class ceramic brand consumed at home and abroad, together with promoting the village as a traditional tourism site. Along with current focus on restoring and making efforts to develop the ancient ceramic, Chu Dau Ceramic JSC has made significant contributions to the construction of the ceramic village. After nearly 20 years of development, the company has restored hundreds of ancient designs and achieved success in developing new and valuable ceramic products which satisfy …

[Read more...] about Announcement ceremony for Chu Dau Ceramic Village tourist attraction

The Hanoitimes - Tightening immigration is part of efforts to curb the spread of the epidemic which has caused 45 coronavirus-infected cases in Vietnam. Police and customs officials at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi have intensified the control of the entry of visitors as part of measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Security check at the airport. Photo: VietNamNet Authorized officials ask for medical declaration and travel history in addition to passport and air ticket as customary, VnExpress quoted Colonel Nguyen Thi Binh Phuong, head of Police at Noi Bai International Airport, as saying. The requirements are for the combat of the virus, Phuong said, adding that the officials check seals on passengers' passports, especially those from the European Union, Iran, South Korea, and China. Accordingly, customs officials carefully check each page and ask about the travel history. The step takes about 40 seconds longer than before. Vietnam required compulsory medical declaration from March 7 as a measure against the epidemic. For passengers who made no medical declaration or had no quarantine seals, they are required to do again to complete the immigration procedures. Noi Bai International Airport, the second biggest airport in Vietnam, welcomes an average of 15,000 passengers per day. The figure has fallen to roughly 4,200 currently amid the widespread of the virus. After 22 days without new infections, Vietnam reported infected cases on March 6 with the infection from a passenger of a Vietnam Airlines flight from London. The passenger is believed to transmit the disease to several others. So far, 18 people positive with the virus are related to the flight. …

[Read more...] about Hanoi tightens immigration at int’l airport