Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for February 17, 2023
A. IMPORT-EXPORT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE 1. Energy and Petroleum Imports • Sharp Increase in Volume: In January 2023, petroleum imports reached 1 million tons ($879 million), a 92.6% increase compared to the same period last year. • Crude Oil Trends: Crude oil imports also hit 1 million tons ($621 million), up 43.8% over the same period in 2022. • Key Partners: Imports from South Korea tripled and from Singapore increased 2.5 times compared to the…