The goal of the General Department of Viet Nam Customs is to boost
information and technology in all customs state management activities
in order to facilitate people and enterprises.
Businesses expect further improvements in customs clearance to promote
management efficiency while creating convenience in cross border trade, a
conference heard yesterday.
Close co-ordination between customs agencies and enterprises is crucial
for the protection of intellectual property rights as well as the
prevention and detection of violations.
Few Vietnamese exporters have applied for Authorised Economic Operator
(AEO) status, which would allow them to benefit from expedited customs
procedures.
The Hai Phong Customs Department in the northern port city of Hai Phong
completed the connection of all its sub-offices to the national
automated customs system on Friday.
Binh Duong Customs has launched the Japanese-funded electronic customs
system known as Viet Nam Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System
and the Viet Nam Customs Information System (VNACCS/VCIS).
The Japan-funded Viet Nam Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System
and the Viet Nam Customs Information System (VNACCS/VCIS) will
officially begin operating on April 1, Nhan Dan online newspaper
reported.
The Bkav Internet Security Corporation announced on Monday that it can
now provide 12-month electronic customs software for free on the website
www.eHaiQuan.vn.
FPT IS on Tuesday announced its plan to upgrade its current
FPT.eCustoms electronic customs declaration software to be compatible
with Viet Nam''s Automated Cargo Clearance System (VNACCS) for
businesses.