Hanoi (VNA) – The customs sector has put into operation 10 specialised inspection units in eight areas, an official told a pres𓃲s conference in Hanoi on August 16 on improving the efficiency of inspection on imports and exports.
The areas include Hai Phong port’s border gate, Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports, Tan Thanh border gate in northern Lang Son province, Mong Cai border gate in northern Quang Ninh province, Da Nang port, Kim Thanh international border gate in bordering Lao Cai province, and Dung Quat customs agency in central Quang Ngai province.
Nguyen Quang Son from the General Department of Customs’ Department of Customs Supervision and Management said the units will help cut customs clearance time, business costs and contribute to administrative reform.
Launched in September 2015, the national single window (NSW) has so far connected with 10 ministries and agencies with 33 procedures out of hundreds involving imports and exports.
The NSW is designed to reduce customs clearance time for businesses by 15-30 percent and increase their connectivity and information exchanges with State-run management agencies.
Vietnam has conducted successful technical connection with Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore through the ASEAN Single Window-VNA
During her business trips to ASEAN member countries, Nguyen Hong Hoa of HCM City finds it very hard to find Vietnamese goods on supermarket shelves in Malaysia or Singapore.
A draft scheme to implement the National Single Window (NSW) mechanism for 2016-2020 has been completed, according to the General Department of Customs.
The General Department of Customs has completed a draft scheme to implement the National Single Window (NSW) mechanism from 2016-2020 for administrative reform in Vietnam.
The festival marks a significant milestone in promoting the brand, value, and legacy of traditional fish sauce - a product deeply rooted in the island’s identity and history spanning over 200 years.
According to Mastercard data, Vietnam has recorded a remarkable 92% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in contactless transaction volume from Q4 2022 to Q4 2024.
Tuan expressed his confidence that LH, with its expertise and experience, would swiftly implement the urban area project, contributing to a modern urban landscape for the province.
With its strategic location, abundant workforce, and modern infrastructure, Vietnam holds significant potential to become a leading centre for power and electronics production in the region and the world.
The renewable energy workforce training and development centre, invested by Germany's GEO Group, is expected to be a cornerstone in shaping Binh Dinh as a renewable energy and innovation hub in central Vietnam, meeting the growing demand for skilled technical personnel in offshore wind, solar farms, and green hydrogen projects.
A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.
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This latest order builds on a previous agreement signed at the Singapore Airshow last year for 40 engines, bringing the total number of Trent 7000 engines ordered by the airline to 80.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien acknowledged that despite concerted efforts by ministries and local authorities in combating fake and substandard goods, the situation remains highly complicated, attributing the persistent challenges to high profits luring numerous participants, increasingly sophisticated violations, limited resources within enforcement agencies.
The group also placed among the Top 5 energy companies in Southeast Asia and secured the top spot among the largest Vietnamese enterprises featured on the list.
The zone will cover 1,881 ha, comprising functional areas for production, logistics, trade and services, digital technology industry, information technology, and innovation.
Dung underlined several key objectives, including a comprehensive review of the legal framework governing SOEs, and called for updates that reflect international standards and support modern, transparent governance.
While the US market has become more difficult to access due to new tax policies, Australia could play the role of a trade cushion, helping to reduce shocks and maintain export momentum for Vietnam's shrimp industry.
Vietnam Cycle Expo 2025 will coincide with the Vietnam Sport Show 2025, an international exhibition on sports and outdoor entertainment, expected to attract more than 20,000 visitors in the three-day event.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
