The Ministry of Finance assigned the unit a revenue target of 13.75 trillion VND (597 million USD) for 2025.

Officers from Customs Sub-department of Region 5 work at Cooler Master Vietnam Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Gia Binh Industrial Park.

By November 16, collections from import–export activities reached nearly 14.04 trillion VND, exceeding the target by 2% and rising 18% from a year earlier. Of this, value-added tax accounted for more than 12.506 trillion VND, import tax nearly 1.324 trillion VND and export tax about 138 billion VND.

The increase was driven largely by high contributions from foreign-invested enterprises (FDI), including New Wing Interconnect Technology at Van Trung Industrial Park and Goertek Vina Science & Technology at Que Vo I Industrial Park.

To achieve the result, Customs Sub-department of Region 5 set detailed revenue plans for each subordinate unit and implemented measures to strengthen state management while attracting businesses to carry out customs procedures locally.

The authority reviewed and expanded potential revenue sources, classified and settled outstanding debts, and prevented new arrears in 2025. Anti–revenue loss measures were intensified through strict inspections of customs procedures and tax administration.

“Our team strictly enforces tax management regulations and maintains round-the-clock staffing, including weekends and holidays, to support timely clearance. We closely monitor and prevent fraud related to quantity, valuation, codes, origin and trademarks,” said Luong Tien Dung, Deputy Head of Bac Giang Customs Division.

Risk management and anti-smuggling efforts also saw positive results. Customs–business partnership development remained a priority under the motto “Always accompany, ready to support,” helping strengthen the department’s reputation among enterprises.

Senior leaders held direct working sessions with several companies and organised a customs–business dialogue conference with more than 200 regular import–export firms to address bottlenecks.

Vietnam enhances dialogue on tax, customs policies with Korean businesses

Ambassador of the RoK to Vietnam Choi Young Sam highlighted that the tax and customs dialogue, launched in 2008, has served as a valuable platform for the Vietnamese Government and Korean enterprises to directly discuss difficulties and propose policy improvements.

 

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.