Samsung Vietnam is expected to contribute 50 billion USD to Vietnam's export in 2017. (Photo: VNA) |
The Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy reported that bilateral trade hit nearly 60 billion USD over the past 11 months, up 43% against the same period last year.
Vietnam exported to Korea wireless devices, apparel and daily necessities and imported semiconductors, displays, and electronic parts. More than 5,000 Korean businesses are operating in Vietnam including Samsung, LG and Doosan.