Temporary suspension of import and re-export of plywood to the US The  Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has decided to suspend the import of plywood products to Việt Nam for re-export to the US from December 27 to prevent commercial fraud on goods' origin and illegal transshipment.

Seaport service fees up 10%

The Ministry of Transport has issued Circular No. 54/2018/TT-BGTVT on service charges for pilotage, using bridges, wharves, mooring buoys, loading and unloading containers and towing at Vietnamese seaports.

Việt Nam spends $1.43 billion on vegetables and fruits import

Việt Nam imported fruit and vegetables worth US$1.43 billion in the first 10 months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 13.1 per cent, according to statistics of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

VCCI proposes eliminating 22 conditional business sectors

The Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has proposed removing conditions for 22 business sectors including rice export, trade arbitration, accounting services, debt purchasing, customs procedures and logistics services.

 

Gov’t inspects skyrocketing scrap imports

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to conduct a comprehensive inspection on the import of scrap materials, as the volume of second-hand products imported into Việt Nam has rocketed in recent times, raising concerns about how the scrap industry affects the environment. 

Scrap containers must be handled: PM

Violations on environmental protection regulations and illegal import of scrap into Việt Nam must be investigated and strictly punished to avoid being repeated.

Imports of used materials to be tightened

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) will ask the Government to restrict the import of recyclable and used materials to Việt Nam.

New decree expected to halt temporary import violations

Goods temporarily imported for re-export can be kept in Việt Nam for no more than 60 days from the date of completion of customs formalities, according to a new Governmental decree.

Positive actions adopted to fight IUU

The Prime Minister has asked ministries and localities to boost control on unsafe seafood exports and remove poor quality aquaculture products that failed to conduct food safety regulations at import markets.

Gov’t tightens diplomatic car imports

Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ has asked ministries to strengthen the management of temporary import of cars of individuals who enjoy privileges and tax exemptions in Việt Nam.