On September 5, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Circular No. 48/2026/TT-BCT, detailing a number of articles of the Law on Foreign Trade Management and Decree No. 292/2026/ND-CP. This Circular took effect immediately on September 5, 2026. One notable content is the List of used...

Updated framework of administrative penalties in the chemicals sector — effective from 25 August 2026 QUICK SUMMARY •     Decree 275/2026/ND-CP takes effect from 25 August 2026, replacing Decree 71/2019/ND-CP. •     Maximum fine for an individual: 50 million VND (chemicals) and 100 mil...

In manufacturing and export production activities, the customs settlement report is consistently regarded as one of the most complex and high-risk compliance obligations. Many businesses — from domestic companies filing customs settlement reports for processing operations to those handling settlem...

Starting from January 1, 2026, vehicles equipped with lithium batteries will no longer fall under UN 3171 (BATTERY POWERED VEHICLE) but will be shifted to UN 3556 (VEHICLE, LITHIUM ION BATTERY POWERED) in accordance with the new United Nations regulations. During the transition period, until Decembe...

Converting to Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status is becoming an inevitable trend that helps import-export enterprises optimize customs procedures and enhance competitiveness. In the context of the newly issued Decree 167/2025/ND-CP, which amends regulations related to conditions for enterpris...

In the context of global integration, Vietnam has signed a Free Trade Agreement with the EU (EVFTA), opening up access to a market of nearly 450 million people with a GDP accounting for about 15% of global output. So, what is EVFTA? How can Vietnam turn these great opportunities into sustainable com...

What is OPS? In the logistics, import-export, and supply chain management industry, OPS (short for Operations) is a term referring to the operations department – the unit responsible for coordinating, controlling, and executing all business operational processes. From orders and warehousing to doc...

Import and export rights of FDI enterprises are important factors that help promote trade and investment in Vietnam. With clear legal regulations, FDI enterprises are permitted to import, export and distribute goods. This article will summarize the legal conditions, permitted goods and important not...

Issuing invoices to Export Processing Zones (EPZ) is an important accounting-tax operation that contains many potential risks, such as: losing VAT refund rights or being subject to tax追collection. This article will help you understand the regulations, required documents, and proper handling when t...

INCOTERMS (International Commercial Terms) emerged as a “common language” in international trade. Understanding INCOTERMS not only helps businesses avoid risks but also optimizes costs and enhances efficiency in import-export transactions. So, what are INCOTERMS? Why are INCOTERMS so imp...