Positive signs in import-export tax revenue collection

As of May 31, 2026, Dong Nai had collected more than VND10.7 trillion in state budget revenue from import-export activities, up 16% from the same period in 2025 and equivalent to 46% of the full-year target for 2026.

This accomplishment is an encouraging result amid global uncertainties that affected international trade during the first months of the year. To achieve this outcome, customs authorities proactively strengthened assessments of import-export activities among enterprises under their management from the beginning of the year. At the same time, they intensified communication, organized meetings and dialogues with businesses, and encouraged enterprises to carry out customs procedures in Dong Nai, thereby contributing to higher budget revenues.

Building business confidence

In late May 2026, the Dong Nai City People's Committee held a meeting and dialogue with more than 70 import-export enterprises operating in Dong Nai but currently completing customs procedures in other localities, inviting them to register for customs procedures in Dong Nai. Explaining the initiative to enterprises, customs officials said that when enterprises contribute import-export taxes locally, the city gains additional resources to invest in transport infrastructure and logistics around the factory areas where these enterprises operate. In addition, enterprises will benefit from various local incentives and support policies during their operations and development.

Cargo handling and transportation activities at Phuoc An Port are carried out through automated processes.

Following the meeting, two-thirds of the participating enterprises shifted their customs procedures to Dong Nai, helping offset revenue reductions resulting from tax reduction policies.

Sharing the sector's recent achievements, Le Van Thung, Director of the Customs Sub-Department of Region XVIII, said the customs sector had recorded positive results in state budget collection during the first five months of the year. At the current pace, customs revenue is expected to reach 50% of the annual target by mid-June. The sector also forecasts an additional VND2 trillion in revenue by the end of 2026.

In addition to customs administration, Dong Nai is home to numerous logistics service providers and customs brokerage firms, which play an important role in helping enterprises complete import-export procedures quickly, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations.

Having operated in Dong Nai for more than 20 years as both a customs brokerage and logistics service provider, Hai Minh Trading and Forwarding Co., Ltd. in Nhon Trach ward currently serves more than 100 foreign-invested enterprises in Dong Nai and files nearly 10,000 customs declarations each month. Speaking about the implementation of import-export procedures in Dong Nai in recent years, a company representative said the enterprise highly valued the city's strong digital transformation efforts, especially in the customs sector, with the move toward digital customs and smart customs. The promotion of digital administrative procedures has facilitated import-export activities for enterprises, helping improve transparency, efficiency, and competitiveness while significantly reducing costs. The close support of customs authorities in recent years has helped enterprises resolve many difficulties, improve operational efficiency, and feel secure in pursuing sustainable development.

Developing sustainable sources of revenue

The Customs Sub-Department of Region XVIII currently provides customs services for nearly 5,400 enterprises operating across Dong Nai City. These enterprises have contributed substantial budget revenues to Dong Nai over many years, creating important resources for local socio-economic development.

Representatives of several import-export enterprises noted that one of the key factors in retaining businesses is the support and partnership provided by government agencies, along with timely guidance and close attention from city leaders in resolving difficulties and obstacles encountered during production and business operations.

The customs sector has also developed and implemented a plan to carry out Resolution No. 05-NQ/TU issued by the first-term Dong Nai City Party Committee’s Executive Board on launching the special 500-day-and-night emulation campaign titled “Unity – Discipline – Efficiency – Breakthrough, building a civilized and modern Dong Nai,” with implementation quality to be maintained and further enhanced through 2030. Under the resolution, customs authorities have committed to strengthening discipline and accountability among officials and civil servants, ensuring accurate and sufficient revenue collection, preventing revenue losses, combating trade fraud and smuggling, and enhancing coordination with relevant agencies and departments throughout the city.

Many enterprises believe Dong Nai is poised to make significant progress and become one of Vietnam's most modern and dynamic cities, creating new opportunities for businesses operating in the import-export and logistics sectors. With its strategic location, increasingly synchronized infrastructure, and strong administrative reforms, Dong Nai is expected to remain an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign enterprises.

However, to further improve customs management efficiency and develop sustainable revenue sources in the future, Le Van Thung emphasized that attracting both domestic and foreign-invested enterprises to Dong Nai remains one of the most important solutions, as these businesses represent a stable and growing source of revenue in the years ahead. He said customs authorities hope to be involved earlier in the investment attraction process so they can better understand the sectors and industries targeted by new investors. This initiative would enable customs officials to proactively engage with and support enterprises from the early stages of investment, including the importation of machinery and equipment. Through such early involvement, customs authorities would be able to closely monitor business development while better forecasting and managing future budget revenue sources for the locality.

By N.Lien – Translated by M.Nguyet, Minho