FROM APRIL 1, 2026: CUSTOMS AUTHORITY IMPLEMENTS UNIFIED UNIT CODE SYSTEM NATIONWIDE Starting from April 1, 2026, the Customs authority will officially implement a unified unit code system across all operational platforms. This marks an important milestone in the digital transformation of customs. Although this change does not affect tax policies, businesses must update their
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UPDATE ON IMPORT-EXPORT TARIFF SCHEDULE 2026 (UPDATED AS OF APRIL 5, 2026) To support the business community in quickly and efficiently accessing tax policies and import-export goods management regulations, the Sub-Department of Customs Region VIII has updated and refined the Import-Export Tariff Schedule 2026 (updated as of April 5, 2026), ensuring alignment with the latest
UPDATE ON FOOD SAFETY POLICY: TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN NEW REGULATIONS On April 6, 2026, the Government issued Resolution No. 13/2026/NQ-CP regarding the temporary suspension of several regulations related to food safety management. This is an important update that businesses should take note of to ensure compliance with current regulations. According to the Resolution, the
UPDATE ON OFFICIAL LETTER 14371/CHQ-NVTHQ: CUSTOMS VALUATION FOR R&D COSTS The Customs Authority has issued Official Letter 14371/CHQ-NVTHQ (March 24, 2026), providing guidance on customs valuation for research and development (R&D) costs. This is an important update that directly impacts customs declaration and tax obligations for businesses. According to the guidance, expenses such as design
UPDATE ON IMPORT-EXPORT LICENSING FOR CONTROLLED CHEMICALS (2026) The Chemicals Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued an important update regarding the issuance of import and export licenses for chemicals listed under special control. This is a critical update that businesses must pay close attention to in order to ensure compliance and
CHINA–US FREIGHT RATES SLIGHTLY DECLINE: SHIPPING LINES COMPETE FOR LIMITED CARGO March 2026 marked a significant turning point in global trade, as multilateral cooperation mechanisms continue to weaken, replaced by unilateral policies and emerging technical barriers. The failure of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference to extend the moratorium on e-commerce tariffs has officially ended the
Welcome back to our weekly news summary. Over the past week, the global Logistics and Supply Chain market has witnessed several significant fluctuations. Let’s take a look at the 4 most noteworthy highlights. 1. FDI Shifting Toward High-Tech Sectors and Competition for Investment in Southeast Asia FDI inflows into Vietnam and Southeast Asian countries are
FDI Shifting Toward High-Tech Sectors and the Competition for Investment in Southeast Asia: Impacts on the Logistics Industry Amid the ongoing restructuring of global supply chains, foreign direct investment (FDI) flows are undergoing significant changes in terms of quality, sectors, and investment destinations. Notably, Vietnam and Southeast Asian countries are emerging as key hubs in
