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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.

Việt Nam needs policies to develop national enterprises

20:56 | 05/01/2025 Headlines

The national enterprises contribute to innovating the growth economic model, improving the Vietnamese brand value and promoting participation of Vietnamese enterprises in the global value chain.

Deputy PM urges specific roadmap for EV shift, as air pollution worsens

14:42 | 03/01/2025 Headlines

Efforts must be made to increase investment in green public transportation, establish convenient public transport routes and stations, and develop traffic flow plans for personal vehicles based on pollution levels in different areas.

Vietnam PMI stands at 49.8 in December

14:37 | 03/01/2025 Headlines

While the total number of new business continued to rise, new export orders decreased for the second month running.

Việt Nam on track to become top tourist destination in the digital age

15:50 | 02/01/2025 Headlines

The Singaporean website opengovasia.com has published an article stating that Việt Nam is creating an ideal environment for a thriving digital ecosystem and technological advancements in the tourism sector, thanks to its over 78 million internet users and 73.3 per cent of the population active on social media.

PM Chính calls for optimal plan to streamline and restructure organisational apparatuses

15:49 | 02/01/2025 Headlines

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính emphasised that the restructuring of the organisational apparatus must adhere to the principles of efficiency and effectiveness.

Anti-wastefulness a key, urgent task for 2025: Party chief

13:29 | 01/01/2025 Headlines

The leader pointed to the need that the fight against corruption, wastefulness and negative phenomena should not impede socio-economic development or enable the abuse of anti-corruption efforts for personal gain.

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.

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.

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.

Modernizing Customs: From VNACCS to Digital Customs Part 2: The urgent need for a new IT system

07:55 | 31/12/2024 Customs

It urgently requires an upgrade or the development of a new information technology (IT) infrastructure to streamline trade facilitation and enhance customs management efficiency

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Greater efforts to be made for stronger cooperation with European-American market

15:08 | 06/01/2025 Import-Export

The European-American Market Department (MoIT) will monitor regional developments and explore opportunities to strengthen Việt Nam’s economic and trade ties.

Leather, footwear industry aims to gain export growth of 10% in 2025

15:06 | 06/01/2025 Import-Export

The footwear sector will still focus on exporting to available and easy-access markets such as Africa and Asia to increase revenue.

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.

Grasping the green transformation trend - A survival opportunity for Vietnamese Enterprises

14:53 | 06/01/2025 Import-Export

VCN - Dr. Le Huy Huan, coordinator of the Vietnam Global Green Growth and Climate Change Program, said that Vietnam has been very proactive and positive in its preparations and has taken quite clear steps to support businesses in meeting the requirements

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.

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

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

Cao Bang Customs Department collects over VND 940 Billion, achieving a 22% increase

23:00 | 31/12/2024 Customs

In 2024, the Cao Bang Customs Department achieved remarkable budget revenue growth, significantly surpassing its targets.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Customs: A strategic partner in business success

22:00 | 31/12/2024 Customs

Businesses have highly appreciated the administrative reforms and support provided by the Ba Ria - Vung Tau Customs Department, recognizing these efforts as a critical factor in fostering growth amid ongoing challenges.

Challenges facing customs revenue collection in 2025

20:00 | 31/12/2024 Customs

Revenue from import-export activities is expected to face significant challenges in 2025, necessitating coordinated and decisive measures to ensure accurate and sufficient tax collection

Quang Ninh Customs: making efforts to help businesses improve compliance

16:47 | 31/12/2024 Customs

VCN - Quang Ninh Customs Department has synchronously deploys support activities, guidance, answers questions, provided information, and warned of risks to help businesses proactively prevent and avoid violations, and voluntarily improve their compliance

Hai Phong Customs collects over VND87 billion from post-clearance audit

15:30 | 31/12/2024 Customs

VCN - In 2024, the leaders of Hai Phong Customs Department directed the development of detailed plans to implement post-clearance audit and specialized inspection under specific plans.

Finance

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.

Flexible and proactive when exchange rates still fluctuate in 2025

11:03 | 30/12/2024 Finance

In the last days of 2024, as many forecasts, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) continued to cut interest rates, pushing the USD index up, creating pressure on domestic exchange rates.

Issuing government bonds has met the budget capital at reasonable costs

14:25 | 29/12/2024 Finance

VCN - In summary of 2024, the State Treasury report said that in the context of many fluctuations in the global economic situation, the disbursement rate of domestic public investment capital is still slow, and the state budget balance is high, the State

Bank stocks drive market gains as VN-Index closes final Friday of 2024 on a positive note

17:59 | 28/12/2024 Finance

Việt Nam’s stock market ended the final Friday of 2024 on a positive note, with banking stocks leading the rally and VN-Index successfully surpassing the 1,275-point mark.

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

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

Greater efforts to be made for stronger cooperation with European-American market

15:08 | 06/01/2025 Import-Export

The European-American Market Department (MoIT) will monitor regional developments and explore opportunities to strengthen Việt Nam’s economic and trade ties.

Leather, footwear industry aims to gain export growth of 10% in 2025

15:06 | 06/01/2025 Import-Export

The footwear sector will still focus on exporting to available and easy-access markets such as Africa and Asia to increase revenue.

Grasping the green transformation trend - A survival opportunity for Vietnamese Enterprises

14:53 | 06/01/2025 Import-Export

Việt Nam to complete database of five domestic manufacturing industries in 2026

20:57 | 05/01/2025 Import-Export

The project to build a comprehensive database of domestic industries aims to enhance the capacity and efficiency of trade remedy investigations. It also serves as a strategic tool to protect domestic production.

Logistics firms optimistic about growth prospects in 2025: Survey

20:54 | 05/01/2025 Import-Export

The logistics industry’s business community has expressed optimism about growth prospects in 2025, with nearly 42 per cent of companies surveyed by Vietnam Report JSC affirming that their business outlook will be more positive.

Vietnamese products gain popularity in the UK, EU

14:39 | 03/01/2025 Import-Export

In the first 11 months of this year, total trade between Việt Nam and the UK reached over US$$7.7 billion, an 18.1 per cent increase compared to the previous year.

Việt Nam set to become regional manufacturing tech hub this year

15:53 | 02/01/2025 Import-Export

Global tech giants have expressed interest in expanding operations in Việt Nam this year, making the country an important part of the global technology world.

Computers, electronics and components lead imports in 2024

15:51 | 02/01/2025 Import-Export

Most of them came from China, accounting for 32.3 per cent of the total import turnover by November 2024.

Hardware and electronics exports rebound

13:31 | 01/01/2025 Import-Export

In 2023, Việt Nam’s hardware and electronics exports reached $113.3 billion, a sharp 15.1 per cent decline from $133.6 billion in 2022. However, 2024 has witnessed a robust rebound, with export revenue surging by nearly 16.8 per cent.

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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Greater efforts to be made for stronger cooperation with European-American market

15:08 | 06/01/2025 Import-Export

The European-American Market Department (MoIT) will monitor regional developments and explore opportunities to strengthen Việt Nam’s economic and trade ties.

Leather, footwear industry aims to gain export growth of 10% in 2025

15:06 | 06/01/2025 Import-Export

The footwear sector will still focus on exporting to available and easy-access markets such as Africa and Asia to increase revenue.

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.

Grasping the green transformation trend - A survival opportunity for Vietnamese Enterprises

14:53 | 06/01/2025 Import-Export

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.

Prevent counterfeit goods on e-commerce platforms

13:54 | 22/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - Over the past time, the number of violations and handling in the e-commerce environment has constantly increased, with the nature of violations and complicated developments.

Ho Chi Minh City Customs: Satisfactorily resolving problems for Japanese businesses

11:07 | 23/12/2024 Customs

VCN - The transaction value is applied if it satisfies all the conditions specified in Clause 4, Article 6 of Circular 39/2015/TT-BTC, amended and supplemented according to the provisions of Clause 4, Article 1 of Circular 60/2019/TT-BTC.

The capital market will see positive change

09:44 | 25/12/2024 Finance

VCN - The capital market is an important component of the financial market that provides medium-and long-term capital, contributing to effectively mobilizing and allocating resources and creating an essential material foundation for the grow of national e

Ensuring efficiency and transparency in use and management of houses and land at State enterprises

13:54 | 22/12/2024 Finance

VCN - According to the Ministry of Finance, the issuance of Directive on strengthening management, improving the efficiency of use and handling of houses and land at State-owned enterprises to ensure the effective management, use and handling of houses an

Slower mobilization than credit may put pressure on interest rates

09:02 | 24/12/2024 Finance

According to the latest data from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), deposits in the banking system as of the end of September 2024 reached more than 14 million billion VND

Legal Documents

No	Date	Number
1	29/04/2016	1656/QD-BCT
2	22/03/2016	19/2016/ND-CP
3	05/02/2016	21/2016/TT-BTC
4	30/12/2015	55/2015/TT-BCT
5	25/12/2015	207/2015/TT-BTC