(VOVworld) – Trade revenue between Vietnam and South Africa totaled 962 million USD in 2014, up 5% from 2013. Vietnam saw greater exports of coffee and footwear to South Africa.

Vietnam exported more coffee to South Africa in 2014. (Photo: VNA)

Economists have released an optimistic forecast of bilateral trade this year. The Vietnamese government will pay greater attention to developing ties with Africa through diplomatic and trade promotion activities.