On June 19, at the conference, Mr. Nguyen Trung Hai - Head of the Regional Customs Branch XVII - affirmed the central role of enterprises in economic growth, contributing to the budget and promoting import-export turnover not only of the locality but also of the whole country.

“Enterprises are our partners and the driving force for us to constantly reform and modernize, moving towards a professional - transparent - effective customs system,” Mr. Hai emphasized.

Impressive numbers

In the first 6 months of 2025 alone, the Department processed 303,244 declarations, an increase of 16% over the same period in 2024; total import-export turnover reached 10.4 billion USD, an increase of 8%, with budget revenue reaching 2,273 billion VND - completing 50% of the annual target. These figures not only demonstrate the operational efficiency of the customs sector, but also demonstrate the close cooperation between the management agency and the business community.

According to Mr. Hai, after implementing the new organizational model from March 2025 under the direction of the Government and the Ministry of Finance , the entire Department has streamlined its apparatus, ensuring fast, stable and effective customs clearance for businesses.

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Mr. Nguyen Trung Hai - Head of Customs Branch Region XVII spoke at the conference

Government accompanies businesses

Speaking at the conference, Mr. Huynh Van Son - Vice Chairman of Long An Provincial People's Committee - emphasized: "The government and businesses are like two companions. Long An is always committed to creating the most favorable conditions for businesses to develop sustainably."

The conference atmosphere became lively when businesses frankly raised difficulties in customs clearance procedures, tax policies, post-clearance inspections, as well as the supervision of duty-free goods... Representatives of the Regional Customs Branch XVII received and answered fully and transparently, and committed to summarizing contents beyond their authority to propose to superiors for timely resolution.

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Mr. Huynh Van Son - Vice Chairman of Long An Provincial People's Committee spoke at the conference

Committed to reform and support businesses

With the spirit of "thinking together - doing together - sharing together - developing together", the leaders of the Regional Customs Branch XVII committed to continue promoting administrative procedure reform, improving the capacity of civil servants, promptly handling problems and proactively supporting businesses in the digital transformation process.

Specifically, the customs sector will focus on five key actions: Strengthening administrative discipline, strictly handling violations; Promoting propaganda and supporting businesses; Solving procedures transparently and impartially; Timely removing difficulties; Improving the quality of civil servants.

Customs authorities also called on businesses to comply with the law, join hands to prevent smuggling and accompany in modernizing state management.

Honoring typical businesses

Within the framework of the conference, the Regional Customs Branch XVII awarded Certificates of Merit to 12 typical enterprises with outstanding achievements in 2024.

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Awarding certificates to businesses

Seven enterprises were awarded for their large import-export turnover and good compliance with customs laws, including: Alliance One Garment Company Limited; Simone Vietnam Handbag Company Limited; Long An Export Garment Joint Stock Company; Espersen Vietnam Company Limited; Lien Quan International Company Limited; Hai Luong Vietnam Copper Processing Company Limited; Tien Giang Food Company.

Of which, 5 enterprises with high tax payments to the budget include: The Gioi Viet Company Limited; Long An Food Joint Stock Company; Vina One Steel Production Joint Stock Company; Le Long Vietnam Company Limited; HS Company Limited.

This recognition and honor is not only a gratitude but also a strong message from the customs agency: ready to serve, accompany, and take businesses as the center in the reform and development process.

The dialogue conference between the Regional Customs Branch XVII and the business community is a clear demonstration of the efforts to build a favorable, transparent and sustainable business environment - where businesses and management agencies are not on opposite sides of the battle line, but are true companions.

Tien Dung

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/hai-quan-khu-vuc-xvii-doi-thoai-cung-doanh-nghiep-2413619.html