Vietnam & ASEAN customs cooperate in trade facilitation
Digital transformation helping with customs clearance.
Topic: customs
Customs departments work to prevent smuggling by air
Smuggling via air transport has increased recently.
Customs tightens control over re-exports
Smuggling of products in transit recently uncovered.
Hai Phong customs seize 7 tons of smuggled ivory
Tusks transported from Angola to northern port city.
Customs sector improving online administrative procedures
Set of indicators to be used to assess service quality in customs.
ASEAN customs agencies recognize mutual authorized economic operators
Customs agencies in Vietnam and ASEAN have signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement under Authorized Economic Operator.
Customs sector striving to fulfil collections targets
Sector targets collecting $18bln for the State budget this year.
Customs clearance time expected to be cut by 10%
Sector targets simplifying administrative procedures to boost trade.
Customs targets introduction of smart model by 2030
Sector also striving for comprehensive digital transformation in customs management with an IT system that meets international standards.
Specialized customs inspections save businesses $67mln
Relevant authorities should cut more procedures to ease clearing times and help businesses conducting international trade.