The 2026 dialogue conference with import-export businesses

Provincial leaders and delegates attend the conference.

In 2025, the Customs Sub-Department of Region IV has implemented comprehensive solutions in accordance with the directives of the Government, the Ministry of Finance, and the Customs sector, with the motto "Innovative thinking - Modern management - Partnering for development". The focus is on promoting administrative reform, controlling procedures, strengthening risk management; improving the quality of legal dissemination and education; emphasis is placed on training and developing the civil servant workforce, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of state management and creating favorable conditions for businesses.

The unit also proactively identifies, compiles, and promptly reports emerging difficulties and obstacles, especially for businesses exporting to the US market, contributing to timely resolution and support for production and business activities.

In 2025, the Customs Sub-Department of Region IV recorded impressive growth indicators, including processing over 1.5 million import and export declarations (up 34%), more than 5,500 participating businesses (up 19%), total trade turnover exceeding US$79 billion (up 41.4%), and budget revenue exceeding VND 11,221 billion. These results reflect the strong development of industrial parks, the increase in FDI enterprises, and contribute to boosting local economic growth, placing some provinces among the leading group nationwide in terms of GRDP growth rate in 2025.

At the conference, the business community highly appreciated the efforts of all levels, sectors, and customs agencies to improve the investment and business environment; and made several recommendations to the province and customs sector, such as: upgrading the customs system to increase processing speed and ensure stability; expediting licensing for specialized fields; continuing to simplify administrative procedures; building a 24/7 support and feedback channel similar to the customs hotline model; supporting businesses in accessing labor resources; and developing housing policies in industrial parks…

Business representatives present their recommendations and proposals.

The opinions and suggestions of businesses were directly addressed and clarified by representatives of the Customs Sub-Department of Region IV and relevant provincial agencies.

Representatives of the Customs Sub-Department of Region IV and relevant departments and agencies respond to the opinions and suggestions of businesses.

Speaking at the conference, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Mr. Nguyen Le Huy, informed attendees about the outstanding results in the province's socio-economic development in 2025, emphasizing that with the decisive involvement of the entire political system; the comprehensive, thorough, timely, and focused leadership and direction of the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Council, and the Provincial People's Committee; the active participation of various sectors, localities, agencies, and units in the province; and the consensus and support of the people and the business community, the province's socio-economic situation is basically stable and has achieved positive results; the economy maintains its growth momentum; national defense and security, social order and safety are maintained; and the people's lives are stable.

Comrade Nguyen Le Huy, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, delivers a directive speech at the conference.

Specifically, GRDP increased by 8.78%, ranking 10th out of 34 provinces and cities; per capita income reached 98.58 million VND; local budget revenue exceeded 101,000 billion VND; investment attraction reached approximately 207,000 billion VND and over 2.38 billion USD. Import and export turnover attained over 22 billion USD, double that of 2020; the number of businesses participating in import and export increased sharply.

Affirming the important role of the business community and the Customs sector in the province's overall results, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized: 2026 is the first year of implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Congress of the Party, and the province aims for a double-digit growth. The overarching principle is that the government will accompany businesses; the "health" of businesses is a decisive factor in economic development, with domestic businesses playing a fundamental role; at the same time, he highly appreciated the significance of the dialogue conference, considering it an important channel to listen to and resolve difficulties for businesses.

The Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee stated that the province is currently investing in building regional and intra-provincial transportation infrastructure, especially focusing on developing a project to establish a Free Economic Zone with a scale of approximately 30,000 hectares, aiming to become a center for high technology, modern industry, logistics, and services. The formation of this economic zone aims to create a dynamic economic ecosystem, contributing to enhancing the province's competitiveness and attracting investment; at the same time, gradually transforming the province into a new growth pole of the Red River Delta region.

To achieve the double-digit growth target in 2026, along with the decisive involvement of local Party committees and authorities, and the support of the business community and the people, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested the Customs Sub-Department of Region IV to continue to uphold its sense of responsibility, further improve the quality of service, and accelerate administrative procedure reforms to ensure transparency, speed, and convenience for businesses. Provincial departments and agencies need to closely coordinate with the Customs Sub-Department of Region IV and businesses, proactively addressing difficulties related to capital, markets, and the production and business environment, while also supporting businesses in meeting international standards on quality, safety, and the environment. It was also requested that import and export businesses seize opportunities, diversify markets, avoid dependence on a few markets susceptible to anti-dumping or anti-subsidy measures; and anticipate risks in import and export activities with areas experiencing conflict or war. To exploit the opportunities arising from trade agreements that Vietnam has signed with countries around the world to find suitable directions for import and export activities in the coming time.

On this occasion, 14 enterprises with outstanding achievements in fulfilling tax obligations and having large import and export turnover in 2025 were awarded the Certificates of Commendation by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

Mr. Nguyen Le Huy, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, with leaders of the Customs Sub-Department of Region IV, present the Certificates of Commendation from the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to the enterprises with outstanding achievements.