Vietnam

Thêm 41 cửa khẩu cho phép người nước ngoài xuất, nhập cảnh bằng e-visa

Dantri | Local Language | News | Dec. 8, 2025 | UndeterminedPolitical Policy Resistance

The Vietnamese government has issued Resolution No. 389, expanding the list of international border gates that accept electronic visas (e-visas) for foreigners entering and exiting the country. This adds 41 new gates—4 air, 11 land, and 26 seaport—bringing the total number of e-visa enabled border gates nationwide to 83.

Among the new air border gates are Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai, expected to begin operations in 2026, and Gia Binh International Airport in Bac Ninh, projected to be completed by the end of 2025. Gia Binh Airport will support missions of the Police Air Regiment. Since August 2023, Vietnam has allowed electronic visa issuance to citizens of all countries and territories, permitting stays of up to 90 days with multiple entries and exits, establishing one of the region’s most open visa policies.

The newly added air border gates include Long Thanh International Airport and Gia Binh International Airport (pending operation), Vinh International Airport, and Chu Lai International Airport. The 11 new land border gates span various provinces such as Lang Son, Lao Cai, Cao Bang, and others. The 26 seaport border gates cover multiple provinces including Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh, Quang Tri, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, and Ca Mau. These additions facilitate greater international travel and trade access through Vietnam’s expanded e-visa network.

Chính phủ tuyên chiến "quét sạch hàng giả, xử lý cán bộ tiếp tay sai phạm"

Dantri | Local Language | News | Dec. 8, 2025 | Corporate Corruption or Fraud

The Government has issued Resolution No. 397, outlining an action plan through 2030 to combat smuggling, commercial fraud, counterfeit goods, and infringements of intellectual property rights. The plan aims to eradicate these violations entirely by implementing strict measures and emphasizing the protection of legitimate rights for people and businesses. Enforcement efforts have already uncovered significant quantities of counterfeit products, such as clothing bearing Nike, Adidas, and Puma labels.

A key objective is ensuring that 100% of officials, civil servants, and public employees maintain professional ethics, responsibility, capacity, and integrity while performing their duties, with no tolerance for those who cover up or support violations. The Government mandates that inspection activities must not disrupt lawful business operations and expects all anti-counterfeiting agencies to be fully equipped in finance, technology, digital transformation, and database management to effectively monitor goods.

The Government has secured commitments from all major e-commerce platforms and social networks to avoid trading or advertising counterfeit or substandard goods. To enhance enforcement, coordinated measures include stricter licensing and conformity assessments, improved inter-agency and local authority collaboration, and stronger controls at borders and checkpoints. Additionally, the plan emphasizes the adoption of modern technology in goods management and calls for increased communication to raise public awareness about the risks of smuggling and counterfeit goods, discouraging citizen complicity in such violations.

11 tháng: Thu ngân sách vượt 21% dự toán, xuất nhập khẩu bùng nổ

Dantri | Local Language | News | Dec. 8, 2025 | UndeterminedBudgets-Budgeting

As of November 2025, Vietnam's economic indicators show strong performance, with the consumer price index (CPI) rising 3.29% year-on-year. State budget revenue reached nearly 2.4 million billion VND, or 121.9% of the estimate, marking a 30.9% increase compared to the previous year. The budget deficit and public debt remain well controlled, while energy and food security are maintained. Foreign direct investment (FDI) remains robust, with total registered capital at nearly 33.7 billion USD (up 7.4%) and implemented capital at 23.6 billion USD (up 8.9%).

The trade sector performed strongly, with total export-import turnover growing 17.2% to nearly 840 billion USD, resulting in a trade surplus of 20.53 billion USD. Retail sales and consumer services revenue increased 9.1%, and international arrivals rose by 20.9% to 19.15 million. Industrial production also grew, with the industrial production index (IIP) rising 10.8% year-on-year for the 11-month period. Twenty localities are expected to achieve GRDP growth rates of 8% or higher in 2025, including six with double-digit growth.

Despite these achievements, challenges remain. Public investment disbursement was only 60.6% of the plan, with key projects delayed by natural disasters such as landslides and flooding. Private investment and large-scale FDI attraction underperformed expectations. Natural disasters reduced quarter four GRDP growth in several provinces and negatively impacted national GDP growth. Additional risks include external market uncertainties, U.S. tariff policies, smuggling, commercial fraud, counterfeit goods, and ongoing air pollution in major urban areas. Institutional and legal reforms are progressing but not at the required pace.

Minister of Finance Nguyễn Văn Thắng called for proactive efforts from agencies and localities to implement laws, maintain macroeconomic stability, and control inflation. Emphasis was placed on disaster prevention and response, stabilizing livelihoods, and restoring production. Preparations for major political events, including the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress and the 14th Party Congress, are underway alongside plans for inauguration ceremonies of large-scale projects. Continued focus is directed toward improving institutions, administrative reform, investment promotion, consumption stimulation, science and technology development, innovation, digital transformation, export growth, sustainable trade, social development, and preparations for the Lunar New Year.