On a trans-Việt train

A short story by Ma Văn Kháng

Seven tonnes of smuggled iron scrap seized in Việt Nam The Border Guards of southern An Giang Province has detected and seized 7 tonnes of iron scrap smuggled from Cambodia to Việt Nam.

Man arrested at airport for illegal shipment of mobile phones  Customs agents at HCM City’s Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport and the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department on Monday arrested a 35-year-old Korean man for illegally importing more than 400 mobile phones.

Customs agents arrest man for smuggling 10kg of tusks Customs agents at Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport and the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department on Wednesday arrested a man for trying to smuggle 10kg of elephant tusks into the country.

Hà Nội sets key tasks after Tết holiday

Hà Nội People’s Committee Chairman Nguyễn Đức Chung has issued a document urging relevant agencies to focus on their work and avoid indulgence in post-Tết (Lunar New Year) festivities.

An Giang Province to have anti-smuggling cameras

The Mekong Delta Province of An Giang will set up security cameras at smuggling hot spots, Lê Văn Nưng, head of the provincial People’s Committee announced on Thursday.

Deputy PM fights trade fraud

Deputy Prime Minister Trương Hòa Bình on Thursday urged market surveillance forces to step up the fight against smuggling, trade fraud and fake commodities.

New policies take effect this month

Policies relating to smuggled tobacco, bank cards, child care and teachers’ probationary periods are set to take effect this month.

Fighting cigarette smuggling more challenging

Tobacco smuggling is increasing in the southwestern border region to meet high demand for the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) festival, Vietnam News Agency reported.

Smuggling cases up slightly, value doubles in 2018

More than 16,600 cases of smuggling and trade fraud have been uncovered this year, up 10 per cent against last year, the General Department of Việt Nam Customs reported.