# Russia-Vietnam trade growth surges in first half of year — Putin

https://mins.news/en/item/51420

- TASS, 2026-09-09 13:56 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2184907

> President Vladimir Putin said Russia-Vietnam trade turnover rose by nearly 6% last year, while its growth rate effectively doubled in the first half of this year. Opening talks with To Lam in Moscow, Putin said trade growth and the signing of relevant documents would support further development of their special strategic relations.

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