30/09/2026
More than USD 8.5 billion in high-tech FDI in the first half of 2026 sets four operational barriers for the semiconductor and electronics chain. The VMI bonded warehouse is the optimal solution between storage and transport.
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.
