Fight against smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods hindered by corruption Deputy Prime Minister Trương Hoà Bình on Thursday said crimes relating to smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods were still a big problem due to irresponsibility, loose management and corrupted State employees.

Customs asked to handle strictly sugar smuggling The PM has requested ministries and localities work to solve difficulties and improve the competitiveness of the sugar industry.

Lào Cai to build border market and trade promotion centre

The northern mountainous province of Lào Cai plans to build the Kim Thành border market and a trade centre to attract investment.

Domestic customs sector reports reforms The General Department of Customs announced it has sped up reforms in the context of COVID-19 during its H1 review meeting in Hà Nội on July 8.

HCM City achieves positive results in fighting trade fraud HCM City authorities have seized more than 36,350 smuggled and counterfeited goods and imposed fines of about VNĐ7 billion (US$301,600) for violations after its coordination plan No 15 was launched last year in May.

PM praises the army for efforts to fight COVID-19

Addressing a political-military conference in Hà Nội yesterday, PM Phúc said the army has teamed up with the police and other forces to swiftly respond to any arising issues in the prevention and control of the pandemic as well as the protection of national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Fake products seized in Ninh Hiệp market, Hà Nội

The General Department of Market Surveillance, at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, has seized 4,697 products suspected of being fake in Ninh Hiệp Commune, Hà Nội.

HCM City says petrol supply adequate to fully meet demand The HCM City Department of Industry and Trade has assured there is adequate supply of petroleum products to meet demand and it will prevent any hoarding of these goods.

Deadly new seafood virus should be prevented: Ministry The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has called for strengthening the management of seafood transportation across the border.

Major cities required to improve food safety standards The People's Committees of Hà Nội, HCM City and other large cities need have pilot application of standards and technical regulations on food safety for products consumed on the domestic market and exported.