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Remittances reach about $16 billion in 2024

08:05 | 16/01/2025 Headlines

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn said this remittance level is equivalent to 2023, when remittances reached a record high post pandemic.

Party General Secretary receives Russian PM

07:57 | 15/01/2025 Headlines

Việt Nam always remembers the valuable support and assistance that the people of the former Soviet Union and Russia today have given to Việt Nam during its past struggle as well as national building and safeguarding at present, said the Party chief.

Vietnamese economy on path to surpassing expectations: French paper

08:05 | 13/01/2025 Headlines

The website said the banking sector, in particular, becomes a cornerstone of this economic resurgence, driving consumer credit growth and facilitating expansive economic opportunities.

Strategies to boost localisation rate is a must: experts

08:02 | 13/01/2025 Headlines

Despite having 377 automobile enterprises, with nearly half being foreign direct investment (FDI) firms, the country relies heavily on imports, sourcing about 80 per cent of its production components, according to local experts.

Vietnamese economy on path to surpassing expectations: French paper

06:17 | 11/01/2025 Headlines

The website said the banking sector, in particular, becomes a cornerstone of this economic resurgence, driving consumer credit growth and facilitating expansive economic opportunities.

Government law-building session discusses seven drafts

15:08 | 07/01/2025 Headlines

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính highlighted the importance of institution building and perfection to smooth resources for development.

The bright prospects of Việt Nam's asset management industry

14:55 | 06/01/2025 Headlines

Việt Nam boasts 19,400 US dollar millionaires - a 98 per cent increase over the past decade.

Vietnam Customs overhauls customs valuation management

08:08 | 16/01/2025 Customs

he General Department of Vietnam Customs has recently issued a decision to promulgate an action plan for the implementation of the Customs Valuation Management Reform Project up to 2030

6 outstanding events of Vietnam Customs in 2024

07:55 | 15/01/2025 Customs

VCN - The General Department of Customs has just announced outstanding events in 2024, such as: successfully organizing the 33rd Meeting of the ASEAN Customs Directors-General; successfully completing the budget collection task; trade facilitation with a

Freight transport via China-Việt Nam cross-border trains posts rapid growth

08:01 | 13/01/2025 Import-Export

The Nanning branch of China Railway Group Limited reported a sharp increase in freight transport on the China-Việt Nam cross-border railway last year, with trains departing from Guangxi carrying a total of 19,670 containers, marking a staggering annual increase of 1,153 per cent.

Da Nang Customs Department supports enterprises in developing Customs-Business partnership

13:07 | 09/01/2025 Customs

VCN - According to Da Nang Customs Department, in 10 years of developing Customs-Business Partnership, the Customs has not only played the role as the manager but also played the role of the partner, supporting and facilitating businesses, import-export p

Lang Son Customs finds it difficult to collect and handle tax arrears

15:13 | 07/01/2025 Customs

VCN - As of December 16, 2024, the total overdue debt for processed customs declarations at Lang Son Customs Department was more than VND180.7 billion, of which the unit conducted a charge-off debt of VND 93.9 billion. Although Lang Son Customs Department

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Businesses must embrace new trends to boost exports to US: experts

08:07 | 16/01/2025 Import-Export

Trade cooperation between Việt Nam and the US presents both vast opportunities and significant challenges, as the latter enters a new phase with major adjustments to its economic and foreign policies, which are expected to have a wide-reaching impact on global trade and investment activities.

Việt Nam-China trade exceeded $205 billion in 2024

08:06 | 16/01/2025 Import-Export

Việt Nam-China trade reached a new record of US$205.2 billion in 2024, marking a new milestone in two-way trade.

Remittances reach about $16 billion in 2024

08:05 | 16/01/2025 Headlines

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn said this remittance level is equivalent to 2023, when remittances reached a record high post pandemic.

Positive outlook for Việt Nam’s banking sector in 2025

08:04 | 16/01/2025 Finance

Bank stocks will deliver a strong performance again this year, partly because sector-wide bank earnings growth is expected to accelerate from 14 per cent in 2024 to 17 per cent in 2025 driven by a shift in GDP growth drivers from external factors to domestic driven growth, according to investment management firm VinaCapital.

Việt Nam tightens fruit inspections after warning from China

08:01 | 15/01/2025 Import-Export

The Plant Protection Department has urged local authorities and relevant agencies to strengthen the inspection and monitoring of durian cultivation areas and export packing facilities following a warning from China.

Video

Talkshow: "Customs technology and the Next Generation of Customs Professionals"

06/10/2023 07:52 Video

Good morning ladies and gentlemen, in the current period, the application of modern technology and digital transformation is one of the top priorities of the Government of Vietnam. In the Customs sector, Decision 628/QD-TTg dated 20/5/2022 of the Prime Minister approving the Customs strategy by 2030 sets the goal of completing Digital Customs by 2025. According, to develop digital Customs and smart Customs models, Vietnam Customs needs to apply new and smart technologies from customs administrations of advanced countries in the world.

Detecting 4.2kg of cocaine in the soles of slippers, the bottom of suitcases transported by air

13/06/2023 09:04 Video

On June 1, 2023, Noi Bai International Airport Customs Branch discovered suspicious signs in the luggage of a passenger on a flight from Dubai to Noi Bai International Airport.

Vietnam Customs uses new uniforms from April 1, 2022

31/03/2022 15:51

According to the provisions of Decree No. 02/ND-CP dated January 7, 2021 of the Government on traditional flags, pennants and symbols, customs insignia, badges, nameplates, insignia, uniforms, customs identification and typical signs of means of customs patrol, control and supervision, from April 1, 2022, Vietnam Customs uses new uniforms.

Recommend businesses to use free customs declaration software

21/02/2022 09:40

The General Department of Vietnam Customs has just recommended businesses to the use of free customs declaration software to declare document from April 1, 2022.

The 389 National Steering Committees strengthen the fight against smuggling of tobacco and sugar products

21/02/2022 09:35

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh, Head of the 389 National Steering Committees, has just directed the Ministry of Public Security and the 389 Steering Committees of the provinces and centrally-run cities, and the Standing Office of the 389 National Steering Committees on national security issues. anti-smuggling and trade fraud for tobacco and sugar products.

Customs

Vietnam Customs overhauls customs valuation management

08:08 | 16/01/2025 Customs

he General Department of Vietnam Customs has recently issued a decision to promulgate an action plan for the implementation of the Customs Valuation Management Reform Project up to 2030

GDVC answers questions for VBF enterprises

07:56 | 15/01/2025 Customs

VCN - Mr. David Whitehead thanked the leaders of the GDVC and departments for working with the business community. This is an opportunity to improve the effectiveness of cooperation between VBF and the GDVC, bringing benefits to both sides.

6 outstanding events of Vietnam Customs in 2024

07:55 | 15/01/2025 Customs

Da Nang Customs Department supports enterprises in developing Customs-Business partnership

13:07 | 09/01/2025 Customs

Lang Son Customs finds it difficult to collect and handle tax arrears

15:13 | 07/01/2025 Customs

Customs reduces VAT under Resolution No. 174/2024/QH15

14:53 | 06/01/2025 Customs

VCN- The General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) has sent an urgent dispatch to provincial and municipal customs departments to implement VAT reduction under Resolution No. 174/2024/QH15.

HCMC Customs: Outstanding performance across all operations

06:36 | 05/01/2025 Customs

Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department held its annual review conference to assess 2024 achievements and outline tasks for 2025 on January 2, 2025

Tackling revenue challenges: Dong Nai Customs Department’s strategic plan for 2025

14:28 | 03/01/2025 Customs

Facing mounting challenges in revenue collection, the Dong Nai Customs Department is stepping up efforts to secure its 2025 state budget targets through proactive measures and digital transformation.

Director General Nguyen Van Tho: streamlining apparatus to meet the requirements of customs modernization

15:53 | 02/01/2025 Customs

VCN - Director General of the General Department of Customs Nguyen Van Tho said that the customs sector will focus on arranging and streamlining the apparatus, ensuring that the new apparatus can be put into operation immediately, without interruptions.

Finance

Positive outlook for Việt Nam’s banking sector in 2025

08:04 | 16/01/2025 Finance

SBV makes significant net withdrawal to stabilise exchange rate

07:59 | 15/01/2025 Finance

Analysis shows it’s an intervention to manage system liquidity.

Việt Nam could maintain inflation between 3.5–4.5% in 2025: experts

06:19 | 11/01/2025 Finance

The forecasts were presented by experts at the scientific conference titled ’Market and Price Developments in Việt Nam in 2024 and Forecasts for 2025’ organised by the Institute of Economics and Finance and the Price Management Department on January 9 in Hà Nội.

Banking industry to focus on bad debt handling targets in 2025

14:38 | 03/01/2025 Finance

The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of the banking system (excluding NPLs of weak commercial banks) needs to be controlled at below 3 per cent by the end of 2025.

State Bank sets higher credit growth target for 2025

15:22 | 31/12/2024 Finance

The credit growth target for the banking system in 2025 has been set higher than in 2024.

Outlook for lending rates in 2025?

15:20 | 31/12/2024 Finance

VCN - According to the SBV, in managing interest rates in 2024, the SBV will continue to maintain the operating interest rates amid the global world interest rates remaining at high levels.

Tax policies drive strong economic recovery and growth

07:55 | 31/12/2024 Finance

Far more than just a revenue-collection agency, the Tax Department has played a pivotal role in creating a transparent, equitable, and business-friendly environment.

E-commerce tax collection estimated at VND 116 Trillion

07:54 | 31/12/2024 Finance

According to data from the General Department of Taxation, taxes declared and paid directly by foreign suppliers via the electronic portal in 2024 amounted to VND 8.687 trillion

Big 4 banks estimate positive business results in 2024

13:49 | 30/12/2024 Finance

One of the country’s biggest banks expects results to be the best for four years.

Regulations

From January 1, 2025: 13 product codes increase export tax to 20%

14:23 | 29/12/2024 Regulations

VCN - According to the Export Tariff (XK) issued with Decree 26/2023/ND-CP, from January 1, 2025, there will be 13 commodity codes with an export tax rate of 20%.

Export tax rates of 13 commodity codes to increase to 20% from January 1, 2025

13:46 | 28/12/2024 Regulations

VCN - 13 commodity codes with export tax rates increased to 20% from January 2025 include:

Proposal to reduce 30% of land rent in 2024

14:58 | 25/12/2024 Regulations

The Ministry of Finance has finalized a draft Government Decree outlining the reduction of land rent for 2024. The draft is currently under review by the Ministry of Justice before being submitted to the Government for approval.

Resolve problems related to tax procedures and policies for businesses

13:54 | 22/12/2024 Regulations

VCN - Immediately after the end of the Dialogue Conference between the Ministry of Finance and enterprises on tax and customs policies and administrative procedures in 2024, the General Department of Customs proactively removed obstacles related to tax pr

New regulations on procurement, exploitation, and leasing of public assets

09:17 | 15/12/2024 Regulations

Decree No. 114/2024/ND-CP, which amends and supplements certain articles of Decree No. 151/2017/ND-CP detailing the implementation of the Law on Management and Use of Public Assets, introduces significant changes.

Actively listening to the voice of the business community

09:39 | 12/12/2024 Customs

Recognizing the Customs-business relationship as a long-term partnership, the Customs authority has organized hundreds of dialogues with businesses since the beginning of the year

Step up negotiations on customs commitments within the FTA framework

09:44 | 08/12/2024 Regulations

VCN - In addition to promoting negotiations on customs commitments within the framework of FTAs under negotiation, the General Department of Customs actively supports businesses to effectively utilize commitments in signed FTAs, especially CPTPP, EVFTA,

Proposal to amend regulations on goods circulation

13:45 | 06/12/2024 Regulations

VCN - The Vietnam Association of Maritime Agents, Brokers and Services has proposes to amend and supplement regulations related to the transport of goods subject to customs supervision.

Review of VAT exemptions for imported machinery and equipment

10:31 | 05/12/2024 Regulations

The General Department of Vietnam Customs has directed provincial and municipal customs departments to review, inspect, and address issues related to the implementation of VAT exemption policies for specialized machinery and equipment used in agricultural

Anti - Smuggling

Nearly 18,000 cases of smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods detected

20:58 | 05/01/2025 Anti-Smuggling

The total estimated value of confiscated goods exceeded VNĐ31.35 trillion (US$1.23 billion), marking a 12.5 per cent increase in cases and a 151.3 per cent surge in the value compared to the previous year.

Customs seizes smuggled goods and infringing products worth VND31,000 billion

06:36 | 05/01/2025 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - The General Department of Vietnam Customs Department (GDVC), the smuggling, trade fraud took place complicatedly in 2024 on routes, regimes, locations, and even in cyberspace.

India launches anti-dumping investigation on nylon yarn imports from Việt Nam

13:32 | 01/01/2025 Anti-Smuggling

The Trade Remedies Authority of Việt Nam recommends businesses involved in the production of the goods carefully review the investigation notice and comply with Indian authorities.

Hanoi Customs: 92% of post-clearance audits reveal violations

07:53 | 31/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

According to Hanoi Customs, this year’s post-clearance audit plans focus on high-risk areas with signs of violations.

Noi Bai International Border Gate Customs Sub-department: "Blocking" drugs via air

07:42 | 31/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - Deputy Head of Noi Bai International Airport Customs Sub-department Phung Quang Minh said that Noi Bai International Airport currently ranks first in the volume of import and export goods and second in the volume of passengers entering and exiting t

Drug Crime Investigation Police Force cracks down on nearly 29,000 cases

11:03 | 30/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - According to C04's assessment, the drug crime situation is complicated on roads, at sea, and via air and postal routes.

Hai Phong Customs busts illegal import of 600 m3 of precious wood

14:25 | 29/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - On December 26, a representative of Hai Phong Customs Department said that the department has coordinated with Hai Phong Police to verify 30 containers of wood illegally imported from Africa (about 600 m3).

Hai Phong Customs seizes a container of banned goods at port

13:48 | 28/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - The bill of lading shows that the shipment was sent from a company located in Tokyo (Japan). The consignee as a company located in Vinh City (Nghe An).

Nghe An busts drug trafficking ring via aviation

13:46 | 28/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - At about 10:00 p.m. on December 14, 2024, in Dien Ngoc commune, Dien Chau district, Dien Chau district, the police arrested Le Tien Duc while he was transporting packages of products (shampoo, conditioner, hair mask...), containing two kg of synthet

Import - Export

Businesses must embrace new trends to boost exports to US: experts

08:07 | 16/01/2025 Import-Export

Việt Nam-China trade exceeded $205 billion in 2024

08:06 | 16/01/2025 Import-Export

Việt Nam-China trade reached a new record of US$205.2 billion in 2024, marking a new milestone in two-way trade.

Việt Nam tightens fruit inspections after warning from China

08:01 | 15/01/2025 Import-Export

Brand building key to elevate Vietnamese fruit and vegetable sector: experts

08:00 | 15/01/2025 Import-Export

Trade promotion, product introduction and brand promotion also need to be innovated to attract customers effectively.

Freight transport via China-Việt Nam cross-border trains posts rapid growth

08:01 | 13/01/2025 Import-Export

Vietnamese retail industry expects bright future ahead

06:22 | 11/01/2025 Import-Export

With a young and dynamic population, rising incomes and increasing urbanisation, the sector is emerging as one of the most promising engines for economic expansion in the coming years.

Complying with regulations of each market for smooth fruit and vegetable exports

13:06 | 09/01/2025 Import-Export

VCN - According to Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen (photo), General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit), with the development momentum and increasing consumption demand from the Chinese market, the Vietnamese fruit and vegetable indu

Fruit and vegetable industry aims for $10 billion in exports by 2030

15:12 | 07/01/2025 Import-Export

Based on impressive export results in recent years, Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable industry has set a target of achieving US$10 billion in export value by 2030, according to the Việt Nam Fruit and Vegetables Association.

GDP grows by over 7 per cent, exceeds target for 2024

15:11 | 07/01/2025 Import-Export

The growth rate is relatively impressive for the 2011-24 period, only lower than the rates of 2018, 2019 and 2022.

World Customs

Dutch customs seize 1,575 kilograms of cocaine at Vlissingen Port

10:32 | 10/12/2024 World Customs

Dutch customs authorities have seized approximately 1,575 kilograms of cocaine, valued at an estimated 118 million euros, at the port of Vlissingen, located at the mouth of the Scheldt River.

Taiwan-Canada customs agreement signed - Taipei Times

14:21 | 09/12/2024 World Customs

Taiwan is Canada’s sixth-largest trading partner in Asia, so facilitated customs clearances at borders would bring substantial benefits to both countries.

Sabah Customs foils bid to smuggle 3,000 cartons of liquor

13:46 | 28/11/2024 World Customs

VCN - Sabah Customs has foiled a syndicate's attempt to smuggle 3,000 cartons of liquor by declaring them as canned food.

The Philippines Pioneers Corruption Risk Mapping to Strengthen Integrity and Trade Facilitation in Customs

13:41 | 23/10/2024 World Customs

VCN - The Bureau of Customs of The Philippines (BOC) has taken a groundbreaking step towards enhancing transparency and accountability by implementing an innovative approach to corruption risk mapping with support from the World Customs Organization (WCO)

US customs clamps down on vague cargo descriptions

09:38 | 27/09/2024 World Customs

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is clamping down on the use of vague descriptions of shipments submitted through the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS).

Uzbekistan Signs Customs Agreement With U.S.

09:02 | 26/09/2024 World Customs

VCN - The heads of the Uzbek and American customs services have signed an agreement “On Cooperation and Mutual Assistance,” an essential legal basis of cooperation in customs. The deal was signed in a bilateral meeting between the Chairman of the Uzbekist

Hong Kong customs seizes B42.5m of smuggled platinum, its largest haul in 20 years

09:02 | 26/09/2024 World Customs

VCN - Hong Kong customs has claimed its biggest haul of smuggled platinum in two decades, seizing HKcopy0 million (42.5 million baht) worth of the metal hidden in a battery box at the bottom of a Shenzhen-bound truck.

Customs Affairs conducts training programme for OFOQ2 Single Window System

13:15 | 16/08/2024 World Customs

Manama, Aug. 14 (BNA): The Customs Affairs has completed a training programme for users of the Customs Single Window (OFOQ2) system, including competent authorities and customs clearance offices. The training was conducted by Customs Affairs trainers with the participation of specialists from various customs directorates.

Abu Dhabi Customs equips sea customs centres with five advanced inspection devices

14:20 | 15/08/2024 World Customs

VCN - The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs has completed a project to equip its sea customs centers with advanced inspection devices as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of customs operations across the border ports of Abu D

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