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Deputy PM urges extra efforts to remove Vietnam from money laundering grey list

15:23 | 13/12/2024 Headlines

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc on December 12 urged ministries and sectors to do their utmost to implement the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s 17 recommendations to lift Vietnam out of its list of Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring (grey list) related to money laundering.

Vietnam pledges more contributions to UN humanitarian relief efforts

10:55 | 12/12/2024 Headlines

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Do Hung Viet affirmed Vietnam's strong commitment to humanitarian relief efforts, helping people recover their lives after natural disasters and catastrophes, while addressing the 2025 Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) High-Level Pledging Event in New York on December 10.

ADB raises growth forecasts for Vietnam

15:08 | 11/12/2024 Headlines

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised its 2024 and 2025 growth forecasts for Vietnam to 6.4% and 6.6% from previous predictions of 6.0% and 6.2%, driven by stronger trade activities and ongoing fiscal stimulus measures.

UNDP to support Vietnam on path toward circular economy

17:04 | 10/12/2024 Headlines

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) is willing to support Vietnam in conducting reforms to create an ecosystem to facilitate the transition to a greener circular and low-carbon economy, towards sustainable development, Resident Representative of UNDP in Vietnam Ramla Khalidi stated at the Vietnam Circular Economy Forum 2024 in Hanoi on December 10.

Vietnam’s industrial production rises by 8.4% in 11 months

17:02 | 10/12/2024 Headlines

Vietnam's index of industrial production (IIP) in the January – November period rose 8.4% from the same period last year, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Vietnam maintains political stability, economic success in 2024: scholar

14:16 | 09/12/2024 Headlines

Professor Carl Thayer at the University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy has described Vietnam’s maintenance of political stability and economic success as its outstanding achievements in 2024.

Vietnam expected to create hi-tech breakthroughs following partnership with NVIDIA

14:15 | 09/12/2024 Headlines

Two cutting-edge AI research centres, namely Vietnam Research and Development Centre and AI Data Centre, will be established under the partnership between Vietnam and US tech giant NVIDIA, making a significant milestone in the country’s technological transformation.

Smuggling forecast for the Lunar New Year 2025 will be complicated

10:24 | 13/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - The Steering Committee 389 of the Ministry of Finance assessed that in recent times, the situation of smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods continues to develop complicatedly on border routes, sea areas and inland areas, with new and more sop

Customs sector collects over VND384 trillion in revenue

17:13 | 12/12/2024 Customs

VCN - However, the Customs revenue in the first 11 months still sees positive growth.

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

Vietnam-Cambodia: Looking back on journey of cooperation

14:45 | 11/12/2024 Customs

VCN - Speaking at the opening of the meeting, on behalf of Vietnam Customs, Director General Nguyen Van Tho warmly welcomed Mr. Kun Nhem, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister, Director General of the GDCEC and the high-ranking delegation to visit and w

Customs sector strengthens anti-smuggling during Lunar New Year

10:42 | 10/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - The General Department of Customs (GDVC) has issued a peak plan to fight against smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods before, during and after Lunar New Year 2025.

Your care

Vietnamese fisheries sector navigating headwinds in US market

19:40 | 14/12/2024 Import-Export

Vietnam's fisheries exporters stand at a critical juncture in the US market, facing a complex landscape of potential opportunities and significant challenges in the coming years.

CPTPP, UKVFTA to boost UK - Vietnam trade relations

19:38 | 14/12/2024 Import-Export

Together with the UK - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will create new opportunities for companies and consumers in the UK and Vietnam, affirmed British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew.

Hai Phong creates breakthroughs in FDI attraction

19:37 | 14/12/2024 Import-Export

The northern port city of Hai Phong has emerged as a leader in foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction, showcasing a robust portfolio of environmentally friendly projects.

Incentive mechanisms needed for semiconductor industry: PM

19:35 | 14/12/2024 Import-Export

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the National Steering Committee for Semiconductor Industry Development, urged the development of incentive mechanisms and policies to promote the development of the semiconductor industry, while chairing the first meeting of the committee in Hanoi on December 14 morning.

Logistics service businesses transform digitally to reduce costs

19:30 | 14/12/2024 Import-Export

4.0 technology application has enabled businesses to lower logistics costs by an average of 23% compared to traditional methods and shorten the order processing time by an average of 35% thanks to automation.

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

General Department of Vietnam Customs prepares for organizational restructuring

19:28 | 14/12/2024 Customs

On December 10, 2024, the General Department of Vietnam Customs convened a conference to discuss the organizational restructuring of the Customs apparatus.

Revenue faces short-term difficulties but will be more sustainable when implementing FTA

19:27 | 14/12/2024 Customs

VCN - According to the report, in recent years, Vietnam has gained many important achievements in economic development thanks to promoting openness, integrating into the world economy, and actively participating in the network of multi-layered free trade

Customs sector collects over VND384 trillion in revenue

17:13 | 12/12/2024 Customs

VCN - However, the Customs revenue in the first 11 months still sees positive growth.

Japanese businesses express satisfaction with HCMC Customs’ Support

09:40 | 12/12/2024 Customs

Representatives from Japanese businesses expressed great satisfaction with the guidance and responses provided by the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department.

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

Vietnam-Cambodia: Looking back on journey of cooperation

14:45 | 11/12/2024 Customs

Cao Bang Customs achieves key tasks soon

17:05 | 10/12/2024 Customs

VCN - Following the plan and orientation of the Customs sector and Cao Bang province, Cao Bang Customs department issued Program No. 150/CTr-HQCB dated January 17, 2024 on implementing key tasks in 2024.

National Assembly’s Law Committee works with Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department

10:15 | 09/12/2024 Customs

A survey delegation from the Steering Commitee on Law of National Assembly, led by Ms. Tran Hong Nguyen, Vice Chairwoman of the Committee, held a working session with the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department.

Enhancing cooperation effectiveness in combating smuggling, counterfeiting, and intellectual property violations

10:13 | 09/12/2024 Customs

VCN - The seminar was also attended by representatives of the Market Surveillance Department of provinces and cities, functional units, business associations and about 100 domestic and foreign enterprises, reporters from news agencies, newspapers and radi

Finance

Expansionary fiscal policy halts decline, boosts aggregate demand

19:27 | 14/12/2024 Finance

VCN - Fiscal policy, in particular, has been implemented with a reasonable, focused, and targeted expansionary approach to halt the decline, boost aggregate demand, and foster economic recovery.

Ministry of Finance stands by enterprises and citizens

15:30 | 13/12/2024 Finance

This was the affirmation of Deputy Minister of Finance Cao Anh Tuan at the 2024 Dialogue Conference on Tax and Customs Policies and Administrative Procedures.

Banks face difficulties in balancing capital raising and lending

15:29 | 13/12/2024 Finance

Banks often use their charter capital to compensate for a capital shortage, as lending exceeds capital raising.

Credit continues to increase at the end of the year, room is loosened to avoid "surplus in some places - shortage in others"

10:23 | 13/12/2024 Finance

Credit demand continues to increase at the end of the year, thereby helping banks compete through continuing to adjust interest rates appropriately.

M&A in Vietnamese non-life insurance sector sees strong development

15:11 | 11/12/2024 Finance

While mergers and acquisitions in the Vietnamese life insurance sector have been relatively quiet, M&As in the non-life insurance sector have been quite strong, with the participation of both foreign and domestic investors.

More tax law reforms needed to address e-commerce challenges

17:01 | 10/12/2024 Finance

The rapid growth of e-commerce has contributed significantly to Vietnam's economic development, but it also brought challenges, particularly in tax management.

Ho Chi Minh City achieves record state revenue of over VND500 trillion in 2024

10:33 | 10/12/2024 Finance

For the first time in its history, Ho Chi Minh City’s budget revenue surpassed VND500 trillion in just 11 months of 2024.

Accelerating public investment in national key transportation projects

10:16 | 09/12/2024 Finance

According to Ministry of Finance, the disbursement of funds for national key transportation projects in the first ten months of 2024 exceeded the average disbursement rate for other sectors. However, the pace has slowed in recent months.

Disbursement of public investment from foreign loans reaches 39.06% of the plan

18:26 | 08/12/2024 Finance

Regarding disbursement progress of public investment from foreign loans in the final months of 2024, Department of Debt Management and External Finance reported that ministries and agencies had disbursed over VND3.285 trillion

Regulations

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

Customs tightens oversight on e-commerce imports

13:39 | 04/12/2024 Regulations

The General Department of Vietnam Customs has issued new directives to enhance the management of imported goods transacted through e-commerce platforms

Bringing practical experience into customs management policy

13:48 | 03/12/2024 Regulations

VCN - At the workshop to collect opinions from Southern Customs units on the draft Decree amending and supplementing Decree 08/2015/ND-CP dated January 21, 2015 of the Government; the draft Circular amending and supplementing Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC dated

Businesses anticipate new policies on customs procedures and supervision

15:41 | 29/11/2024 Regulations

The business community holds high expectations for upcoming amendments and supplements to customs management, procedures, and supervision policies.

Do exported foods need iodine supplementation?

11:06 | 29/11/2024 Regulations

VCN - Currently, Vietnamese processed food products, including seafood products, have been exported to more than 160 countries, and no country has yet required that "salt used in food processing must be salt with added iodine".

Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Law passed: Fertilizers to be taxed at 5%

13:43 | 28/11/2024 Regulations

With the majority of National Assembly deputies voting in favor, the National Assembly officially approved the revised Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law

Anti - Smuggling

Illegal transport of currency and gold tends to increase near Lunar New Year

19:29 | 14/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - According to the General Department of Vietnam Customs, in November, the smuggling, trade fraud and illegal transport of goods across the border continued to be complicated, decreasing in the number of cases (down 19.01%) but increasing in the value

Smuggling forecast for the Lunar New Year 2025 will be complicated

10:24 | 13/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

Tax authorities crack down on invoice fraud to legalize smuggled goods

09:41 | 12/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

The Steering Committee 389 of the Ministry of Finance has instructed the General Department of Taxation to intensify enforcement against illegal practices involving fraudulent invoices and tax evasion.

Share experiences in crime prevention coordination between Customs and Police

14:44 | 11/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - Attending and chairing the Workshop were Deputy Director General of the General Department of Customs Luu Manh Tuong and Major General, Dr. Chu Van Dung, Deputy Director of the People's Police Academy.

Challenges in preventing counterfeit goods and intellectual property violations in e-commerce

14:44 | 11/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

The open sale of counterfeit goods, items with unclear origins, and intellectual property (IP) infringing products on e-commerce websites has become a growing trend.

Customs sector strengthens anti-smuggling during Lunar New Year

10:42 | 10/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - The General Department of Customs (GDVC) has issued a peak plan to fight against smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods before, during and after Lunar New Year 2025.

Counterfeit and intellectual property infringing goods are becoming more sophisticated

10:31 | 10/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

In recent times, several containers of counterfeit goods imitating well-known brands and violating intellectual property (IP) rights have been intercepted by Customs authorities at border checkpoint

Mong Cai: Smuggling concerns amid sluggish business activities

09:43 | 08/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

Customs Enforcement Units of the Quang Ninh Customs Department in Mong Cai City are stepping up their efforts to combat smuggling, ensuring the area does not become a hotspot for illicit trade.

Fight against smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods at the end of the year

15:28 | 07/12/2024 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - The Committee directs the Tax authority to promote inspection, examination and control operation of taxpayers; combat tax fraud and tax evasion in high-risk business sectors; and strictly manage the use of invoices...

Import - Export

Vietnamese fisheries sector navigating headwinds in US market

19:40 | 14/12/2024 Import-Export

Vietnam's fisheries exporters stand at a critical juncture in the US market, facing a complex landscape of potential opportunities and significant challenges in the coming years.

CPTPP, UKVFTA to boost UK - Vietnam trade relations

19:38 | 14/12/2024 Import-Export

Hai Phong creates breakthroughs in FDI attraction

19:37 | 14/12/2024 Import-Export

The northern port city of Hai Phong has emerged as a leader in foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction, showcasing a robust portfolio of environmentally friendly projects.

Incentive mechanisms needed for semiconductor industry: PM

19:35 | 14/12/2024 Import-Export

Logistics service businesses transform digitally to reduce costs

19:30 | 14/12/2024 Import-Export

Necessary conditions for operating a "natural flavor" business

19:28 | 14/12/2024 Import-Export

Businesses following the sustainable development trend have shown high adaptability and resilience to negative changes from the outside.

Garment industry urged to gain self-sufficiency in raw materials for UK expansion

15:28 | 13/12/2024 Import-Export

Vietnam’s garment and textile industry needs to develop a closed-loop supply chain with a focus on obtaining self-sufficiency in raw materials in order to meet the rules of origin under the UK – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) for expanding exports to this market.

Shrimp exports expected to hit 4 billion USD in 2024

15:26 | 13/12/2024 Import-Export

With double-digit growth in key markets, Vietnam's shrimp exports are projected to rake in 4 billion USD in 2024, according to insiders.

B2C e-commerce market in bloom

15:25 | 13/12/2024 Import-Export

Vietnam’s B2C e-commerce market in 2024 has experienced growth of 18-20% in the first ten months of 2024.

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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3	05/02/2016	21/2016/TT-BTC
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5	25/12/2015	207/2015/TT-BTC