Vietnam-China Jan trade plummets on new year holiday, virus


A security staff standing at the entrance of a primary school closed to prevent the spread of corona virus in Hanoi on Monday (Feb 3). Vietnam has closed schools and suspended mainland China flights over virus fears as it spread to two dozen nations and killed more than 300 people in China. - AFP

HANOI: Trade between Vietnam and China fell sharply in January due to the week-long Lunar New Year holiday and coronavirus outbreak that has led to transport and supply chain disruptions

Vietnam relies heavily on China, its largest trading partner, for materials and equipment for its labour-intensive manufacturing.

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