Vietnam Customs receives First-class Feat-of-Arms Order

Director of the Department of Customs Nguyen Van Tho speaks at the event.

In his remarks, Director of the Department of Customs Nguyen Van Tho emphasized that the 80-year journey of development has been one of hardships and challenges, marked by the enduring dedication of generations of customs officers and staff. This is a source of great pride and a strong basis for the Vietnam Customs to continue writing more glorious chapters of its history.

Reviewing the milestones and achievements of the Vietnam Customs, he underlined that the customs force has become one of the key forces on the economic-financial front, contributing to safeguarding national security and sovereignty and promoting international economic integration. He also emphasized the force’s pioneering role in digital transformation, streamlining procedures, facilitating trade, and accompanying the business community.

Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang delivers a speech.

According to Director Nguyen Van Tho, from a tax collection and anti-smuggling force at its inception, Vietnam Customs has now become a modern state management agency, deeply integrating internationally, and playing an important role in economic growth.

Addressing the event, Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang acknowledged the Vietnam Customs’ constant development and asked the customs sector to speed up the building and perfecting customs laws, improve the effectiveness and efficiency of customs law implementation, promptly complete the building of digital customs and smart customs on the basis of science and technology application and innovation, helping facilitate customs procedures anytime and anywhere.

The Department of Customs receives the First-class Feat-of-Arms Order.

At the event, on behalf of the State President, Minister Nguyen Van Thang presented the First-class Feat-of-Arms Order to the Department of Customs. On behalf of the Prime Minister, Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi handed over certificates of merit to 10 outstanding individuals.

Translated by Mai Huong