On October 16, 2024, the United Kingdom announced that it has officially completed the ratification procedures for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).   Starting from December 15, 2024, the CPTPP will officially take effect for the United Kingdom. Thi...

On December 18, 2024, the Import-Export Tax Department (Import-Export Tax) has just issued an Official Letter on changing the export tax rates of some commodity codes from January 1, 2025. Specifically, as follows:  No.  HS Code  Tax rates apply from 01/01/2025  1  6801.00.00  20%  2  6802.1...

On the afternoon of December 24, 2024, at the headquarters of the General Department of Vietnam Customs, Mr. Nguyễn Văn Thọ, Director General of Vietnam Customs, and Mr. Ko Kwang Hyo, Commissioner of Korea Customs Service, signed the Mutual Recognition Agreement on Authorized Economic Operators...

On December 4, 2024, the General Department of Customs issued Decision 2790/QD-TCHQ on the promulgation of the Customs Law Compliance Incentive Program (“Program”). The main highlights of the Program are as follows:   1. Purpose of the Program:  2. Benefits of the Program:   3. Eligibility f...

According to Circular No. 54/2024/TT-BGTVT   Recently, Vietnam has issued a series of new regulations, including changes in the process and procedures for certifying technical safety and quality for imported electric vehicles. The new regulations will officially take effect from January 1, 2025 an...