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The 2026 Customs-Business Dialogue Conference of the Customs Sub-Department of Region IV

The development of partnerships between Customs and businesses and stakeholders has been a top priority for the Customs Department for many years, and is considered a key and ongoing task.

Vietnam and China signed an Agreement on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs and launched the 8th Mekong Dragon Campaign (OMD VIII) on customs control cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.

On the morning of April 15, 2026, within the framework of the State visit to China by General Secretary and President To Lam, Mr. Ngo Van Tuan, Minister of Finance of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Mr. Ton Mai Quan, Minister of Customs of China, signed an Agreement on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in the Customs Sector.

Statistics on the import of complete automobiles of all types and automobile components and spare parts in February 2026.

According to preliminary statistics from the Customs Department, in February 2026, the number of complete automobiles of all types registered for import customs declarations increased by 7.8% (corresponding to an increase of 1,174 units) compared to the import volume of the previous month.

Results of the implementation of the High-Intensity Plan to combat smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit goods before, during, and after the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Horse 2026.

The situation regarding smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit goods before, during, and after the Lunar New Year of the Horse in 2026 was complex and showed an increasing trend along sea routes and land borders; however, no hotspots emerged.

Customs Sub-department Region IX intensifies control and combats cross-border violations.

Recently, the complex international political and security situation, particularly the escalating military conflict in the Middle East, has impacted the global energy market, affecting the supply, prices of petroleum products, and energy security of many countries.

Authorities seized over 59.2 kg of suspected pangolin scales in Cao Bang.

The Customs Sub-Department of Region XVI (Customs Control Team) and the Economic Police Department of Cao Bang Provincial Police announced that the two units jointly coordinated with the Tra Linh International Border Gate Customs to detect and apprehend a case showing signs of violating regulations on the protection of endangered and rare animals.

Preliminary overview of Vietnam's import and export situation in the second half of March 2026 (from March 16th to March 31st, 2026)

The latest preliminary statistics from the Customs Department show that the total value of Vietnam's import and export of goods in the second half of March 2026 (from March 16th to March 31st, 2026) reached US$52.13 billion, an increase of 26.4% (equivalent to an increase of US$10.9 billion) compared to the results achieved in the first half of March 2026 (from March 1st to March 15th, 2026).

Vietnam's import and export situation in March and the first three months of 2026.

In March 2026, the total value of Vietnam's goods exports and imports reached US$93.55 billion, an increase of 38.8% (equivalent to an increase of US$26.17 billion) compared to the previous month.