NEW GUIDELINES ON CUSTOMS VALUATION AND CIRCULATION OF IMPORTED GOODS In import-export operations, customs valuation determination may sometimes take longer than expected, causing concerns about potential business delays. To address this issue, THT would like to update enterprises on the latest guidance issued by the Customs Department under Official Dispatch No. 15808/CHQ-NVTHQ (dated April 29,
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CAN USED GOODS BE STORED IN A BONDED WAREHOUSE PENDING RE-EXPORT? Currently, many businesses are interested in storing used machinery and equipment — such as container gantry cranes — in bonded warehouses before re-exporting them to a third country. To ensure compliance with regulations, enterprises should carefully review the guidance under Official Letter 14808/CHQ-GSQL and
LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY 2026: WHAT FDI ENTERPRISES REALLY NEED IS MORE THAN JUST CONTAINER TRACKING For many years, machinery import operations at numerous FDI enterprises have still been managed in a highly manual manner: updating shipment progress via email, tracking shipments through Excel files, handling fragmented documentation, and only starting to resolve issues after disruptions have
Exporting Controlled Chemicals: Legal Risks & How Businesses Can Avoid Compliance Mistakes in 2026 Currently, chemical products classified under controlled chemical categories are being more strictly monitored by regulatory authorities during import and export activities. Therefore, businesses must proactively ensure full compliance with all relevant legal requirements, including: Business eligibility requirements for chemicals Import licenses
CIRCULAR 121/2025/TT-BTC: WHAT IMPORT-EXPORT BUSINESSES SHOULD PREPARE FOR VIETNAM’S DIGITAL CUSTOMS TREND FROM 2026 Starting from February 1, 2026, Circular 121/2025/TT-BTC will officially take effect, marking an important milestone in Vietnam’s customs digitalization process. The new Circular focuses on: Increasing the use of electronic customs documentation Standardizing customs declaration data Enhancing system connectivity between businesses
Red Sea Route Disruptions 2026: When Suez Reopens But Global Supply Chains Continue To Shake The year 2026 has started with positive signals for FDI enterprises in Vietnam operating supply chains connected to Europe and the Middle East. The decision by major shipping lines such as MSC and Maersk to gradually restart services through the
RED SEA CONFLICT CONTINUES TO PRESSURE GLOBAL LOGISTICS: WHAT SHOULD FDI ENTERPRISES PREPARE FOR IN 2026? More than two years after attacks in the Red Sea region began impacting international shipping, the global logistics market has still not fully returned to a stable state. In 2026, many major shipping lines continue to avoid the Suez
Air Freight Rates Continue Rising, But Growth Momentum Slows Over the past week, the international air freight market continued to record an upward pricing trend. However, the pace of increase has started to slow compared to previous periods. 1. Freight Rate Developments Global average air freight rates: Increased by approximately +4.1% week-over-week (WoW) Surged +32.7%
Impact of Regional Customs Restructuring on FDI Enterprises – Key Considerations The restructuring of Vietnam’s customs system is creating significant changes in import-export operations. For FDI enterprises, this is a critical period that requires close monitoring and proactive adaptation to minimize risks in logistics and compliance. 1. Background: Large-Scale Customs Restructuring Since 2025, Vietnam Customs
Air Freight Under Pressure: Capacity Shortage & Rising Costs in 2026 The global air freight market continues to face significant pressure due to geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs. Air cargo is no longer just a flexible backup solution, but has become a high-cost and risk-sensitive segment within the global logistics landscape. 1. Dual Pressure: