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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.

Headlines

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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:

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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