Exports and imports were worth $33.8 billion and $42.4 billion respectively during the period, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
Thailand was the biggest trade partner of Vietnam in the bloc, with trade worth $18 billion during the period, according to a domestic media outlet.
ASEAN nations invested $9.52 billion in the country in the period—up by 51.1 per cent YoY.
Singapore was the top investor, with a total registered capital of $9.13 billion, followed by Thailand with $178.52 million and Malaysia with $159.98 million.
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