He added that the application of electronic system has helped to reduce the time for customs clearance of a batch of goods from 3-6 hours. For instance, customs clearance time in Vietnam in 2020 dropped from 58 hours to 55 hours for exported commodities while it fell from 62 hours to 56 hours for imported goods; therefore, cost of direct clearance in the border gate went down by US$19 per batch of goods. … [Read more...] about Enterprises save over $200 million for electronic customs procedure application
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Singaporean scholar impressed by Vietnam’s successes
The scholar expressed his impression on the number of COVID-19 infections and fatalities in Vietnam that remain very low in comparison with those in other countries in Southeast Asia and the world, given its population of nearly 100 million. Regarding the 13th National Party Congress, scheduled to take place from January 25 to Feberuary 2, Singh said the event is of special significance as it will put forth socio-economic development plans for the country in the next five years when Vietnam has to face the impact of the pandemic and competition among trading partners at the same time. The scholar suggested Vietnam carry forward its performance in handling internal matters, while tightening its coordination with other ASEAN member countries. Vietnam needs to continue with COVID-19 prevention and control measures, maintain economic growth and political stability, and prove its role in regional and international issues, he said. Singh expressed his belief that with those efforts, … [Read more...] about Singaporean scholar impressed by Vietnam’s successes
Japanese expertise to accelerate e-government
In Japan, a digital agency will be launched in September 2021 to reform inclusivity, remove most administrative management, and unify IT policymaking. In the opinion of Naohico Okuda, director of the Administrative Information System Planning Division under the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ Administrative Management Bureau, Japan’s new digital agency will look to consolidate procurement of government systems. The goal is to enable seamless sharing of information not only among different parts of the central government, but also with municipalities and administrative bodies. … [Read more...] about Japanese expertise to accelerate e-government
