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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
(Chinhphu.vn) - Faced with escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupting international transport, the Customs Department has instructed regional customs branches to prioritize processing procedures, assisting with declaration cancellations, re-imports, or route adjustments to ensure the import and export activities of Vietnamese businesses.
Forecasted to reach a scale of $280 billion by 2035, Vietnam's logistics sector stands before a historic opportunity to transform from a supporting service into a "Mega-Industry."
The Government has authorized the division of the North-South high-speed railway project into 17 independent projects, while granting expanded authority to investment decision-makers to accelerate progress.
The consortium consisting of Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC), Saigon Port Joint Stock Company, and Terminal Investment Limited Holding S.A. (a subsidiary of MSC shipping line) has been designated as the investor for the Can Gio International Transshipment Port project.
The establishment of Long Thanh International Airport is ushering in a new development phase for Dong Nai, spanning aviation, economic spatial organization, urban planning, and logistics.
The Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition 2026 – VILOG 2026 – will be a flagship event for the logistics industry, taking place from July 30th to August 1st, 2026 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) , District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.
The favorable mechanisms from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have helped Vietnam expand its trade space, boost import-export growth, and create significant demand for logistics services.