The automated customs system is expected come into operation at all seaports and airports by the end of the third quarter of 2018, according to the General Department of Customs.
The automated customs system is expected come into operation at all seaports and airports by the end of the third quarter of 2018. (Photo baohaiquan.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - The automated customs system is expected come into operation atall seaports and airports by the end of the third quarter of 2018, according tothe General Department of Customs.
The system will accelerate the connection and information exchange between theagency and businesses.
Vietnam National Single Window (NSW), which allows trade and transport-relatedbusinesses to declare information and submit documents in standardised forms tocomplete all legal requirements concerning import, export and transit, hasestablished the connections among 11 ministries and State agencies. Nearlyone million dossiers lodged by more than 19,200 enterprises have been processedvia the system as of the end of February.
After being piloted at seaports in the northern coastal city of Hai Phongand HCM City, the NSW will be widely implemented at airports inlocalities.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade collaborated with the department inconnecting the certificates of ASEAN goods origin (C/O form D) and informationon ASEAN customs declaration (ACDD) with four other ASEAN member nationsincluding Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
Thedraft decree of issues related to NSW and ASEAN Single Window (ASW) will becompleted and proposed to the Ministry of Justice by the General Department ofCustoms.
Le Duc Thanh, deputy head of Department of Information Technology and CustomsStatistics, said the automated customs system will be operated at all seaportsand airports in 11 provinces and cities including Hanoi, Hai Phong, QuangNinh, HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh,Khanh Hoa and Can Tho. Based on the evaluations of efficiency conducted byprovincial and city customs departments, the system will establish connectionsfor information exchange among the State agencies and about 180 enterprises.
In December 2017, the automated customs system was first run in the northernport city of Hai Phong by the Ministry of Finance and theGeneral Department of Customs. With some 1.3 million declarations a yearin the city, total clearance time was reduced by 40,000 hours thanks to the newsystem.-VNA
The introduction of a new automated customs system in select localities early this month has created problems for both officials and import-export firms as some of them still fail to catch up with the new technology, according to local reports.
Hanoi saw an increasing number of businesses using the Vietnam Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System and the Vietnam Customs Information System (VNACCS/VCIS) since the system’s launch in the city in early April.
Businesses expect further improvements in customs clearance to promote management efficiency while creating convenience in cross border trade, a conference heard on November 3.
The municipal Customs Department on October 16 officially started piloting an automated customs management and supervision system of imported and exported goods at the Noi Bai International Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City has begun piloting the use of the Vietnam Automated System for Seaport Customs Management at Lotus Port in District 7 and SP-ITC International Container Terminal in District 9.
The programme, featuring tens of thousands of soldiers and people, aimed to spread messages of cultural values, creativity and the spirit of selflessness for the country and devotion to the people.
Within the framework of the August 9 programme co-hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia and members of the Vietnam–Cambodia Business Association (VCBA), around 600 local residents and people of Vietnamese origin received general health check-ups, basic tests, medical consultations, free medicine, and gift packages containing daily necessities.
Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended the inauguration ceremony of a statue of late President Ho Chi Minh in the Vietnamese Embassy’s campus in Seoul, the RoK, on August 10.
More than 5,000 people gathered at Dam Sen Cultural Park in Ho Chi Minh City for the solidarity walk for victims of Agent Orange/dioxin (AO), marking the 64th anniversary of the AO disaster in Vietnam (August 10, 1961 – 2025).
The embassy advises Vietnamese citizens travelling in Greece that they should avoid standing close to cliff edges, boat sides, and refrain from going out to sea during storms to prevent unfortunate incidents.
Hanoi is advancing green transportation as part of its sustainability goals but faces challenges like limited charging infrastructure, inconsistent regulations, and high electric vehicle costs.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The automated customs system is expected come into operation at all seaports and airports by the end of the third quarter of 2018. (Photo baohaiquan.vn) 
