3:15:03 PM | 7/3/2025
The Regional Customs Sub-Department V in coordination with Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP) held the first Customs-Business Dialogue Conference in 2025 in Bac Ninh province on June 20, 2025. The event brought together over 300 delegates, including representatives from government agencies and importers, exporters and logistics businesses in the northern key economic region.
The first Customs-Business Dialogue Conference in 2025 held in Bac Ninh province
Bac Ninh: New growth engine in the north
The conference took place as Bac Ninh province has reaffirmed its position as a top investment destination for foreign investors. In just the first five months of 2025, Bac Ninh’s industrial parks attracted an impressive US$3.3 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), far exceeding expectations and ranking among the top FDI recipients in the country.
Large-scale FDI projects continue to pour into key sectors such as electronics, semiconductor component manufacturing, smart devices and high-tech logistics. Major giants like Samsung, Amkor, Goertek and Foxconn are constantly expanding their factories and supply chains in Bac Ninh, turning the province into a regional hub for high-tech manufacturing and export.
In addition, the merger of Bac Ninh and Bac Giang provinces to establish a new Bac Ninh province will expand the development space, create a new “administrative - industrial - technology” center in the north and pave the way for the robust development of smart regional planning and sustainable urbanization. Accordingly, Bac Ninh currently has a population of over 3 million, a top-ranked GDP nationwide, and a strategic transport network consisting of expressways, national highways and complete regional railways. Positioned on the industrial development corridor of the Hanoi Capital Region, Bac Ninh is a prominent high-tech growth pole, known for its large industrial parks, increasingly complete transport infrastructure, and strong urban development potential.
New policy update
A key highlight of this year’s conference was the official restructuring of the Bac Ninh Customs Department into the Regional Customs Sub-Department V, which covers a broader scope of jurisdiction, aiming to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. This strategic move lays the foundation for building a modern, connected and regionally effective customs network aligned with the development orientation of the northern key economic region.
At the conference, representatives from the Regional Customs Sub-Department V presented practical content to delegates, including:
Introduction of new legal documents and policies regarding customs and regulations relating to State management of import and export, with particular emphasis on the Law on Value-Added Tax 2024 and the VAT reduction policy, effective from July 1, 2025 to the end of 2026.
Risk warnings for businesses engaged in investment, production, trading, import and export activities, especially in light of increasing trade fraudulence and illegal transshipment.
Participating businesses had their concerns addressed promptly and highly appreciated customs authorities' role in supporting businesses and facilitating import and export activities.
At the conference, Saigon Newport Corporation introduced key solutions for cost reduction, efficiency, and sustainability
Saigon Newport Corporation: Strategic partner with practical solutions for northern businesses
As a sponsor for the conference, Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP) - a leading business in port operations, logistics and transportation in Vietnam - introduced two groups of key solutions being actively implemented in the North, focusing on cost reduction, efficiency improvement and sustainable development:
Optimizing operational capacity and offering comprehensive end-to-end logistics solutions: SNP is progressively building an integrated, synchronized logistics ecosystem in the north, highlighted by:
Tan Cang Que Vo ICD (Bac Ninh) serves as an inland destination port, helping businesses reduce time, ease congestion at seaports and cut logistics costs.
Supply a wide range of logistics services including multimodal transport, warehousing, customs procedures and value-added services to meet end-to-end operational needs.
Building special policies for customers that are flexible and competitive, aimed at enhancing connectivity and supporting importers and exporters in the northern key region.
Developing a green logistics network toward Net Zero by 2050: SNP affirms its commitment to environmentally responsible logistics development and advancement toward green transition and carbon neutrality efforts, through the following solutions:
Strongly applying information technology and digital transformation in operations to optimize procedures and processes, improve equipment efficiency and reduce unnecessary emissions.
Promoting waterway-road combined transport solutions: SNP has implemented barge transportation for containers from Que Vo ICD to Hai Phong Port, contributing to reducing road traffic, emissions and environmental pollution.
By sharing policy updates from customs authorities and practical solutions from a leading logistics firm, the conference served as an effective bridge between regulatory bodies and the business community, thus aiming to build a safe, transparent and sustainable customs clearance environment together.
Source: Vietnam Business Forum
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