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15th National Assembly concludes ninth extraordinary session

16:21 | 19/02/2025 Headlines

NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn highlighted this session as a significant milestone in legislative development, playing a crucial role in streamlining the political system.

Party chief requests priority for sci-tech development, digital transformation

07:48 | 17/02/2025 Headlines

The Party chief asked for prompt amendments to the Law on Science and Technology, followed by revisions to other laws to ensure consistency and alignment with practical requirements.

Monetary policy is a key factor for economic stability and growth

16:30 | 15/02/2025 Headlines

VCN - Standard Chartered's report also forecasts Vietnam's economic growth at 7.5% in the first half of the year and at 6.1% in the second half of the year compared to the same period last year.

Việt Nam commits to being safe, attractive destination for investors

09:47 | 13/02/2025 Headlines

The Deputy Prime Minister said from an underdeveloped economy, devastated by war, Việt Nam has risen to become the 33rd largest economy in the world with the size of the economy increasing about 60 times compared to the period before renewal.

Minister of Planning and Investment outlines six strategies to boost Việt Nam’s private sector

14:41 | 10/02/2025 Headlines

Dũng’s message to Việt Nam’s business community was clear: the private sector must continue to evolve and innovate to maintain its role as a key driver of economic development in the face of new global challenges.

Positive economy growth forecast in 2025, but caution remains

08:24 | 10/02/2025 Headlines

Growth is expected to moderate from 7.5 per cent year-on-year in H1 to 6.1 per cent in H2, driven by increased business activity and sustained foreign investment.

Labour market to see changes in key industries

15:31 | 07/02/2025 Headlines

It is anticipated that the technology, renewable energy and logistics sectors would continue to expand rapidly in 2025.

New policy proposed to prevent transfer pricing, tax evasion of FDI enterprises

10:32 | 20/02/2025 Import-Export

The ministry proposes to issue a decree on the establishment, management and use of the Investment Support Fund to stabilise the investment environment, encourage and attract strategic investors and multinational corporations.

Việt Nam’s durian exports to China plummet by 80%

16:18 | 19/02/2025 Import-Export

This sharp decline has had a direct impact on Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable export revenue, which stood at US$416 million in January 2025, marking a 11.3 per cent decrease month-on-month and a 5.2 per cent drop year-on-year.

Rice export prices drop, but decline expected to be short-term

08:10 | 17/02/2025 Import-Export

Việt Nam’s rice export prices have declined, reaching their lowest level in three years.

Việt Nam to impose VAT on low-value express-imported goods

08:06 | 17/02/2025 Import-Export

Việt Nam will end a previous policy that exempted imported goods valued under VNĐ1 million (US$39.4) from taxes when shipped via express delivery.

Customs administrations coordinate to seize nearly 20,000 endangered wildlife

09:15 | 14/02/2025 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - According to the WCO, the General Department of Vietnam Customs, Operation Thunder 2024 aims to combat criminal networks involved in illegal trafficking of wildlife and forestry products.

Your care

Embracing green exports: a pathway to enter global supply chains

10:33 | 20/02/2025 Import-Export

This shift presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to innovate and enhance their competitive edge in the international arena.

Personal income tax proposed for interest on some bank savings accounts

10:31 | 20/02/2025 Finance

Instead of the current personal income tax exemption on interest from all individual bank savings accounts, the proposal would exempt tax only for low amounts of savings.

15th National Assembly concludes ninth extraordinary session

16:21 | 19/02/2025 Headlines

NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn highlighted this session as a significant milestone in legislative development, playing a crucial role in streamlining the political system.

Banks set for aggressive bond issuance in 2025 to fuel growth

16:20 | 19/02/2025 Finance

With a higher credit growth goal set by the SBV, banks are ramping up their efforts to secure funding through bond issuance.

Central bank cuts interest rate on bills for first time in 2025

15:30 | 18/02/2025 Finance

According to data from the financial data provider Wichart, the SBV issued VNĐ19.6 trillion of bills in the past week. The interest rate on the bills decreased by 0.1 percentage point, from 4 per cent to 3.9 per cent on February 14.

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 forms implementation task force on developing customs procedures

16:29 | 15/02/2025 Customs

Decision 135/QD-TCHQ, recently issued by the General Department of Vietnam Customs, establishes a task force to develop and implement new customs procedures.

Quang Tri Customs launches business support initiatives

16:29 | 15/02/2025 Customs

Quang Tri Customs considers the business community as partners, continuing to facilitate import-export, immigration, investment and tourism activities in the area.

Hai Phong Customs’ revenue rises about VND 1,000 billion

14:52 | 14/02/2025 Customs

VCN - Notably, the revenue in January increased by VND 883 billion (or 16.7%) compared to the same period in 2024.

Administrative reform: Khanh Hoa Customs delivers impressive results

14:52 | 14/02/2025 Customs

The Khanh Hoa Customs Department achieved a "good" ranking among the six vertical agencies in Khanh Hoa Province, with an administrative reform index of 91.28%.

GDVC sets goal of widely disseminating Customs policies

07:49 | 12/02/2025 Customs

VCN - Additionally, the GDVC aims to unify the direction and coordination within and outside the industry on the dissemination and education of laws for customs officials; to support, and provision of information to relevant organizations and individuals.

Hai Phong Customs sets out 15 tasks to achieve the revenue target of VND 72,000 billion

10:12 | 11/02/2025 Customs

VCN - In 2025, Hai Phong Customs Department is assigned to collect the revenue target of VND72,000 billion (under Decision No. 1524/QD-TTg dated December 6, 2024 of the Prime Minister).

Over 1,500 customs declarations processed by Hai Phong Customs during Tet

14:36 | 10/02/2025 Customs

Hai Phong Customs Department processed 1,547 customs declarations during the Tet holiday period

Hai Phong Customs strives to perform tasks from the beginning of the year

08:45 | 09/02/2025 Customs

VCN - Following Decision 19/2014/QD-TTg dated March 5, 2014 of the Prime Minister on the application of the Quality Management System under the National Standard TCVN ISO 9001:2008, Hai Phong Customs Department has issued a quality policy and quality obje

Ho Chi Minh City: Foreign visitors spend more than VND1,500 billion to buy goods upon exit

10:01 | 07/02/2025 Customs

VCN - According to the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department, in 2024, the unit refunded VAT on goods that foreigners and oversea Vietnamese residents brought with them when leaving the country with a value of over VND1,540 billion.

Finance

Personal income tax proposed for interest on some bank savings accounts

10:31 | 20/02/2025 Finance

Instead of the current personal income tax exemption on interest from all individual bank savings accounts, the proposal would exempt tax only for low amounts of savings.

Banks set for aggressive bond issuance in 2025 to fuel growth

16:20 | 19/02/2025 Finance

With a higher credit growth goal set by the SBV, banks are ramping up their efforts to secure funding through bond issuance.

Central bank cuts interest rate on bills for first time in 2025

15:30 | 18/02/2025 Finance

Focusing on inspecting inventory of public assets at units with large and complex assets

16:31 | 15/02/2025 Finance

VCN - According to Official Dispatch No. 1456/BTC-QLCS on inspecting the preparation and implementation of the General Inventory of Public Assets recently issued by the Ministry of Finance, the inspection of the inventory of public assets focuses on units

The government seeks approval for revised GDP, CPI targets

16:28 | 15/02/2025 Finance

The Government submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and comments on adjusting the target for the growth rate of gross domestic product (GDP) to 8% or more

Fiscal, monetary policies support demand stimulation, price stabilisation

14:49 | 14/02/2025 Finance

These efforts, in conjunction with the implementation of monetary policies and other macroeconomic policies, aim to solve difficulties for businesses and the public, stabilise the macroeconomy, control inflation, ensure the balance of the economy, promote economic growth, and secure social welfare and people’s livelihoods.

Vietnam secures VND 157 billion from state enterprise divestment in 2024

09:16 | 14/02/2025 Finance

The Ministry of Finance reported that in 2024, the divestment of state capital in 5 enterprises (F1) generated VND 157 billion from an initial value of VND 145 billion

Vietnam gears up for potential inflation impact in 2025

14:26 | 11/02/2025 Finance

For sound price management and inflation control, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc directed officials to vigilantly track both domestic and international market dynamics.

VN’s credit conditions in 2025 expected to be stable

14:24 | 11/02/2025 Finance

The credit conditions for Việt Nam will stabilise in 2025, after improving substantially over the past year, the rating agency VIS is forcasts.

Regulations

Consulting on customs control for e-commerce imports and exports

14:50 | 14/02/2025 Regulations

VCN - The Decree provides regulations on inspection and specialized management for e-commerce imports and exports; electronic customs data processing system for e-commerce imports and exports.

Flexible tax policy to propel Việt Nam’s economic growth in 2025

14:14 | 06/02/2025 Regulations

The Vietnamese government has extended and enhanced tax relief for 2025, offering reductions and deferrals to boost economic growth.

Brandnew e-commerce law to address policy gaps

18:44 | 29/01/2025 Regulations

The proposed law seeks to address gaps in existing regulations and keep pace with technological advancements and evolving business models.

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

Anti - Smuggling

An Giang Customs Department escalates multiple tax fraud cases to law enforcement

16:30 | 15/02/2025 Anti-Smuggling

Many cases of customs law violations and tax fraud discovered by An Giang Customs Department have been transferred to the police for investigation according to their authority.

Customs crackdown nets 1,430 violations in first month

14:50 | 14/02/2025 Anti-Smuggling

In January 2025, the number of violations detected, seized, and processed by customs authorities increased by 9.6%, and the value of the illicit goods involved increased by 19.4%

Customs administrations coordinate to seize nearly 20,000 endangered wildlife

09:15 | 14/02/2025 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - According to the WCO, the General Department of Vietnam Customs, Operation Thunder 2024 aims to combat criminal networks involved in illegal trafficking of wildlife and forestry products.

An Giang Customs strictly controls goods moving across the border

08:45 | 09/02/2025 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - According to An Giang Customs Department, during the Lunar New Year holiday, the department has arranged leaders, civil servants and employees to work and effectively handled all arising situations and smoothly processed customs procedures, and prev

Remodel cars to hide drugs

20:47 | 30/01/2025 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - Through the fight against drugs, Quang Tri Customs Enforcement force recognized that the drug-related crimes have taken place sophicicatedly.

Illegal transportation of gemstones by air to handled

18:36 | 28/01/2025 Anti-Smuggling

VCN - If the luggage of people on exit or entry exceeds the duty-free baggage allowance gone through the customs control area without declaring to customs are considered illegal exports and imports and will be handled under the provisions of law.

Routine security screening uncovers hidden weapons at point of entry

20:30 | 25/01/2025 Anti-Smuggling

During routine X-ray screenings, the La Lay Border Gate Customs Branch collaborated with other agencies to apprehend an individual attempting to smuggle two military-grade firearms across the border.

Strictly handling illegal transportation of gemstones by air

14:16 | 21/01/2025 Anti-Smuggling

VCN – Any commodity carried by inbound, outbound persons which exceeds the duty-free limit but still goes through the customs checkpoint without completing the customs declaration shall be considered as illegal imports or exports and shall be handled in a

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.

Import - Export

Embracing green exports: a pathway to enter global supply chains

10:33 | 20/02/2025 Import-Export

This shift presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to innovate and enhance their competitive edge in the international arena.

New policy proposed to prevent transfer pricing, tax evasion of FDI enterprises

10:32 | 20/02/2025 Import-Export

Việt Nam’s durian exports to China plummet by 80%

16:18 | 19/02/2025 Import-Export

Coconut exports reach 14-year high

15:29 | 18/02/2025 Import-Export

In 2024, fresh coconut and coconut product exports surpassed US$1 billion, marking the highest figure in the past 14 years.

Shrimp exports grow in the first month of 2025

15:28 | 18/02/2025 Import-Export

According to data from the Việt Nam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), shrimp products recorded a 13 per cent increase in export value in January 2025, reaching a total of $273.3 million.

Rice export prices drop, but decline expected to be short-term

08:10 | 17/02/2025 Import-Export

Việt Nam’s rice export prices have declined, reaching their lowest level in three years.

Key agro products expected to maintain export growth this year

08:08 | 17/02/2025 Import-Export

At present, agricultural exports, such as rice, coffee and seafood, have steadily secured a stable place in major global markets.

EU issues 12 warnings against Việt Nam’s food and agricultural exports

08:07 | 17/02/2025 Import-Export

The Việt Nam SPS Office has reported that some Vietnamese export products failed to meet the EU’s stringent standards.

Việt Nam to impose VAT on low-value express-imported goods

08:06 | 17/02/2025 Import-Export

Việt Nam will end a previous policy that exempted imported goods valued under VNĐ1 million (US$39.4) from taxes when shipped via express delivery.

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

Latest Most read

Embracing green exports: a pathway to enter global supply chains

10:33 | 20/02/2025 Import-Export

This shift presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Vietnamese businesses to innovate and enhance their competitive edge in the international arena.

New policy proposed to prevent transfer pricing, tax evasion of FDI enterprises

10:32 | 20/02/2025 Import-Export

Personal income tax proposed for interest on some bank savings accounts

10:31 | 20/02/2025 Finance

Instead of the current personal income tax exemption on interest from all individual bank savings accounts, the proposal would exempt tax only for low amounts of savings.

15th National Assembly concludes ninth extraordinary session

16:21 | 19/02/2025 Headlines

NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn highlighted this session as a significant milestone in legislative development, playing a crucial role in streamlining the political system.

Banks set for aggressive bond issuance in 2025 to fuel growth

16:20 | 19/02/2025 Finance

With a higher credit growth goal set by the SBV, banks are ramping up their efforts to secure funding through bond issuance.

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

Hai Phong Customs implements solutions to facilitate trade

11:18 | 20/01/2025 Customs

VCN - In 2024, trade turnover of Hai Phong Customs Department saw a sharp increase compared to 2023 to more than US$132 billion.

Quang Ninh Customs strives to collect over VND17,800 billion in revenue in 2025

16:45 | 19/01/2025 Customs

VCN - Quang Ninh Customs Department has launched an emulation movement on the occasion of the beginning of 2025 to strive to excellently complete political tasks and successfully organize Party congresses at all levels.

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.

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.

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