22/09/2026
31 lines of dual-use goods across 4 groups (electrical, chemical, metals/alloys, UAV) require enterprises to classify simultaneously by HS code, description, and technical threshold — HS codes alone cannot determine whether goods fall under control.
16/09/2026
The tariff gap between in-quota and out-of-quota TRQ rates can reach 80-100% for sugar — turning the clearance equation into an equation of synchronizing vessel arrival timing with the legal effective date of the quota document. The key solution is the bonded warehouse.
11/09/2026
Decree 292/2026/ND-CP, effective from September 5, 2026, replaces Decree 69/2018/ND-CP, updating the prohibited goods list according to AHTN 2022 with 23 groups prohibited from import and 10 groups prohibited from export, tightening HS code compliance and adding provisions prohibiting goods produced through forced labor.
31/08/2028
Electronics export processing enterprises can clear 100% of their declarations yet still face the risk of tax reassessment and post-clearance penalties. Circular 121/2025/TT-BTC, effective from February 1, 2026, increases these requirements.
25/08/2026
The 2026–2030 period is a pivotal time for Vietnam to transition from processing to a complete semiconductor ecosystem, but logistics costs of 16.8–17% of GDP and an LPI ranking of 43/139 are the barriers forcing logistics enterprises to shift their role from standalone logistics to comprehensive integration.
20/08/2026
Origin management has shifted from a declaration mechanism to a proof mechanism
13/08/2026
A 2026 McKinsey report shows that AI has automated 60% of status updates, 73% of order confirmations, and 80% of invoice processing in logistics—yet three core capabilities that AI cannot replace are physical infrastructure, on-site contingency management, and the legal liability of licensed customs brokers.
04/08/2026
Circular 95/2026/TT-BTC, effective from July 1, 2026, integrates the three areas of DTA, MAP, and APA and shifts the management mindset from form to economic substance. Circular 95/2026/TT-BTC, effective from July 1, 2026, integrates DTA, MAP, and APA, requiring export processing enterprises to synchronize their customs documentation and tax documentation based on the substance of transactions rather than form.
28/07/2026
The wave of 100+ Taiwanese semiconductor businesses surveying Sonadezi Chau Duc in July 2026 sets a new requirement for Vietnamese warehouses: the C-TPAT and TAPA FSR certifications have become mandatory passports for accessing the highest-value segment of high-tech cargo.On July 7, 2026, more than 100 businesses in the semiconductor supply chain — the majority coming from Taiwan and serving as supply partners for major corporations such as NVIDIA, Tesla, and Starlink — conducted an investment survey at the Sonadezi Chau Duc Industrial Park. This is also where the Electronic Tripod factory has just injected USD 450 million to launch Phase 1 trial operations from mid-June 2026. In the same year, Intel raised its investment commitment in Vietnam from USD 1.5 billion to USD 4.1 billion, nearly tripling in scale. These developments have been continuously assessed as a golden opportunity for the domestic warehousing industry.
