Vietnam\\\'s 2014 trade surplus seen at record $1.98b

HANOI, Dec 26 (Reuters): Vietnam's trade surplus this year could reach a record $1.98 billion, with exports hitting $150.04 billion, a state-run newspaper said on Friday.
This year's surplus will be the third in a row. In 2013, Vietnam's surplus was $860 million, up for $780 million the previous year.
Earlier this month, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said exports could be a record $150 billion, up 13 per cent from 2013.
Robust exports have been the main driver of Vietnam's economy, which is expected to expand 5.8 per cent this year, up from 5.42 per cent in 2013.