Particularly, the import-export revenue in 11 months of 2025 reached 208.118 billion USD, equivalent to 126.42 percent against 2024. This is the first time import-export revenue in the localities under management of the Sub-department surpassed 200 billion USD.

The delegates push the button to mark the first time import-export turnover in the localities (Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen provinces) exceeds 200 billion USD.

This result demonstrated the growth and significant contributions of businesses in the 2 provinces as well as the role of Bac Ninh, Thai Nguyen and neighbouring provinces as manufacturing and export centers in the global supply chain.

On behalf of the provincial leaders, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Ngo Tan Phuong congratulated the results gained by the Customs Sub-department of Region 5.

He stressed that the figure of 200 billion USD not only reflects the growing commerce scale but also demonstrates the dramatic qualitative transformation of the economy, affirming the resilience, adaptability and innovative spirit of the business community.

The delegates pose for a photo with honoured enterprises.

The leaders of Bac Ninh province always commit to fostering administrative reform, improving investment and business climate and ensuring transparency, publicity and convenience in assessing information and administrative procedures.

On this occasion, the Customs Sub-department of Region 5 honoured top 10 enterprises with big import-export turnover and top 10 enterprises with great contributions to state budget in the 2 provinces.

New laws on innovation, corporate income tax enacted from October 1

The Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, and the Law on Corporate Income Tax will take into effect on October 1.

 

Vietnam's top taxpayers power economy with hefty contributions

The top ten included four State-owned enterprises – Petrovietnam, Viettel, Petrolimex and Vinacomin; four foreign direct investment firms – Heineken, NSRP, Toyota and Vietsovpetro; and two private companies – Vingroup and THACO. Each contributed more than 20 trillion VND.

 

NA resolutions on tuition and agricultural land tax exemption, universal preschool education passed

The resolution on tuition exemption and support in the national education system was approved with 440 out of 441 deputies present voting in favour. It takes effect from the date of its adoption and will be applied starting from the 2025–2026 academic year.

 

E-commerce tax revenues soar 55% in five months

A total of 158 foreign service providers have registered, declared, and paid taxes through the Department of Taxation’s electronic portal, contributing 5.7 trillion VND, up 41% year-on-year.

 

NA endorses 10% preferential tax rate for all press agencies

To affirm the Party and State’s commitment to supporting the press, the NA Standing Committee has adopted the government’s proposal to apply a uniform preferential corporate tax rate of 10% to all types of press. This move aligns with the current tax incentives for print newspapers.