Nguyen Thi Song Ngoc, who works for the Van Hung Flavoring Joint Stock Company in HCMC and is in charge of customs declarations at Cat Lai Port, says that thanks to the use of e-customs and on spot inspection, Van Hung Flavoring has saved a lot of the time it used to spend traveling between agencies. Under the Government Decree on the Law on Food Safety and Hygiene, food safety will be inspected through documents instead of samples. As a result, the time required to get goods certified has reduced. Ngoc's company now needs 3 or 4 days to get a certificate instead of 10 to 20 days. She said,“It takes 10 to 15 minutes to make an online declaration. That’s very convenient. I get prompt feedback, too, so I can correct mistakes immediately. Customs procedures can be completed in just 3 days.” Dang Van Hoang, Director of the Plant Quarantine Sub-Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, said specialized inspection agencies work closely with the … [Read more...] about HCM City customs sector boosts administrative reform
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Binh Duong customs facilitate import-export activities during Tet
Binh Duong customs officers at work (Photo: VNA) Binh Duong (VNA) – The Customs Department in the southern province of Binh Duong maintained uninterrupted import-export clearance procedures during the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet). On the week-long holiday, which lasted from February 14 to 20, the agency received 220 documents for import-export transactions from 25 companies, with a total goods value surpassing 7.19 million USD. A list of customs officers at work throughout the period was posted publicly to facilitate importers and exporters in case of emergency. Inspection activities were also intensified to prevent goods smuggling and counterfeits, which are likely to be on the rise around Tet. Re-established on January 1, 1997, Binh Duong is located in the southern key economic region. With its drastic reform policies, the province has risen to a leading industrial locality of the country and one of 13 localities nationwide having the highest budget … [Read more...] about Binh Duong customs facilitate import-export activities during Tet
Nam Long corporates with Japanese Nishi Nippon Railroad in US$306.5 million project
According to the agreement, Nam Long, Japanese investors - Nishi Nippon Railroad, TBS Group and Tan Hiep Investment Co Ltd will contribute to the total investment capital of VND6.9 trillion ($306.5 million) to implement phase 1 of Waterpoint Township with the estimated stake holdings of 50 per cent, 35 per cent, 10 per cent and 5 per cent respectively. This project will secure the sustainable development of Nam Long in the next 5-10 years. According to Steven Chu Chee Kwang, general director of Nam Long, this was one of the most significant milestones of the corporation, proving internal strength, the ability to develop the real estate ecosystem, the ability to unlock the land fund and attract investment capital of Nam Long. Kwang said that the preparation for Waterpoint has been carried out for almost 15 years, from land clearance and compensation process, to research, design and planning according to international standards. “The process takes into consideration the … [Read more...] about Nam Long corporates with Japanese Nishi Nippon Railroad in US$306.5 million project
Long Thành airport construction set for 2020 start
Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng has urged agencies to work together closely to ensure that construction of Long Thành International Airport in the southern province of Đồng Nai will begin next year. A rendering of the proposed Long Thành International Airport in the southern province of Đồng Nai. — Photo courtesy of Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) Speaking at a meeting in Hanoi on Tuesday, the deputy PM said it was urgent to start construction as soon as possible as Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in HCM City has become seriously overloaded. He said the new airport in Đồng Nai near HCM City should become an aviation hub for Southeast Asia. Dũng has urged the Transport Ministry and consulting companies to ensure safety, convenience, quality, efficiency, national defence and security, and environmental protection at the airport. To minimise the use of state budget capital, the … [Read more...] about Long Thành airport construction set for 2020 start
Site clearance problems among transport projects to be resolved soon: PM
Infrastructure Site clearance problems among transport projects to be resolved soon: PM By Thanh Thom Thursday, Dec 5, 2019,19:38 (GMT+7) Site clearance problems among transport projects to be resolved soon: PMBy Thanh Thom Trung Luong-My Thuan expressway is under construction in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang. The Government leader has ordered the Ministry of Transport and the concerned localities to fast-track site clearance for the long-delayed project – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked 10 cities and provinces to speed up the execution of key transport infrastructure projects, with a focus on removing obstacles to site clearance, according to his newly issued directive. The Ministry of Transport has cooperated with other ministries, agencies and local governments to execute a number of major transport projects, which have achieved positive results in improving the … [Read more...] about Site clearance problems among transport projects to be resolved soon: PM