News / Vietnam's economy catches a cold, thanks to impact of coronavirus crisis

Ripples from the coronavirus outbreak have put a dent in Vietnam’s exports, with local forwarders warning of further trade and manufacturing disruption.

Vietnam’s key border crossings with China are closed until the end of the month, disrupting cross-border trucking, and all passenger flights to mainland China have been suspended.

Walter Binh, operations manager at Haiphong-based T&M Forwarding said delivery and customs clearance times were taking longer due to “strict medical quarantine” at border points, which had impacted bilateral trade.

“Fresh fruit and vegetables ...