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WCO updates e-textbook on containers and seals controls of Vietnam Customs

09:36 | 12/07/2024 Customs

VCN - The e- textbook “Basic knowledge of containers and seal inspection techniques” is a 60-minute video developed by Vietnam Customs School and publicized as e-textbook for Customs administrations around the world to officially use for an online trainin

WCO and German Customs sign a new Grant Agreement

10:15 | 06/07/2024 World Customs

The World Customs Organization (WCO) has concluded an agreement with the German Customs Authority, establishing a new Customs Cooperation Fund of Germany (CCF-Germany) for the period 2024-2028. This agreement, designed to enhance capacity-building initiatives, was signed on June 28 in Brussels during the WCO Council Sessions. The signing ceremony featured Hans Pieters, Head of Administration and Personnel for the WCO, and Mr. Martin Reuter, Head of Unit International Affairs at the Central Customs Authority, representing Germany.

Vietnam Customs attends WCO Council sessions

14:58 | 03/07/2024 Customs

VCN - The delegation of Vietnam Customs led by Deputy Director General of the General Department of Customs Dinh Ngoc Thang attended 143/144th Sessions of the WCO Council, taking place from June 27-29, 2024, in Brussels, Belgium.

ASEAN Directors General of Customs Meeting (ADGCM) will focus on an in-depth discussion of 12 contents

15:35 | 22/05/2024 Customs

The 33rd ASEAN Directors General of Customs Meeting (ADGCM) will take place over 2.5 days and discuss in depth 12 contents of agenda.

Vietnam Customs affirms its role in the international customs community

08:47 | 19/05/2024 Customs

Vietnam Customs has recently promoted cooperation and international integration in the customs field, bringing out many practical results and contributing to affirming the role and position of Vietnam Customs in international forums.

6th WCO Global AEO Conference promotes modernization of AEO programmes

16:23 | 15/05/2024 World Customs

VCN - The 6th WCO Global AEO Conference closed successfully, leaving us with deep impressions of the modern and civilized Shenzhen city and a great platform contributing to improving global Customs-Business partnerships.

6th WCO Global AEO Conference opens in Shenzhen, China

11:32 | 15/05/2024 World Customs

On 8 May 2024, the 6th WCO Global AEO Conference was launched in Shenzhen, China, by the Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Mr. Ian Saunders. This event, themed “Harnessing the Power of AEO Programmes for Inclusive and Sustainable Global Trade,” attracted over 1,200 attendees from 108 countries. The opening ceremony was graced by the Vice Minister of the General Administration of China Customs (GACC), Mr. Wang Lingjun, and the Mayor of Shenzhen City, Mr. Qin Weizhong, along with other distinguished guests and delegates.

Vietnam Customs participates in supporting SACU to implement the AEO Program

19:35 | 01/05/2024 Customs

A representative of Vietnam Customs has joined a working group of WCO to support the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) in training members on implementing the Authorized Economic Operator Program

Nearly 7,000 tariff lines of AKFTA product specific rules need to be transposed

15:20 | 29/03/2024 Import-Export

ASEAN member states and the Republic of Korea (RoK) reached a consensus on the transposition of ASEAN-RoK Free Trade Agreement (AKFTA) Product Specific Rules

Vietnamese Customs in the eyes of international friends

11:30 | 14/02/2024 Customs

VCN - The prominent mark of the past year cannot be mentioned without highlighting the event where the Vietnam Customs hosted the World Customs Organization (WCO) Conference and Technology Exhibition 2023 in Hanoi in October 2023. The event concluded, lea

Employing AI, ML in Customs and border management

07:53 | 13/02/2024 World Customs

VCN - The success of the 2023 Technology Conference and Exhibition of the World Customs Organization (WCO) co-hosted by The General Department of Vietnam Customs in Hanoi on 10th – 12th October 2023 has once again affirmed the important role of technology

Customs Engaging Traditional and New Partners with Purpose

11:45 | 29/01/2024 Customs

VCN - That is the 2024 theme chosen by the World Customs Organization (WCO) with the purpose of calling on member Customs agencies to review and re-evaluate their partnership strategies, by boosting cooperative relationships with existing partners and see

World Customs Organization welcomes new Secretary General

13:55 | 11/01/2024 World Customs

Today marks a milestone in the history of the World Customs Organization (WCO) as Mr. Ian Saunders officially takes office as the new Secretary General.

WCO and China Customs launch Smart Customs Project

14:55 | 23/12/2023 World Customs

On December 5, during its 89th Policy Commission, the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) signed a Cooperation Agreement, marking the start of the Smart Customs Project. This agreement was signed by WCO Secretary General Dr. Kunio Mikuriya and Vice Minister of GACC Dr. Wang Lingjun.

Cooperate closely with trusted stakeholders to effectively respond to future challenges

09:55 | 29/10/2023 Customs

VCN - In my opinion, to respond to any change we need to make sure that we really have strong stakeholder relationships.