Hanoi, March 8 -- The Department of Vietnam Customs (DVC) reported a positive start in 2025, with State budget revenue hitting 61.3 trillion VND (2.45 billion USD) in the first two months, or 14.92% of the annual target and an 8.91% year-on-year surge, heard a conference in Hanoi on March 7.

The rise was driven by a 10.9% hike in taxable import-export turnover compared to the same period last year. Specifically, taxable export turnover rose by 0.4%, while taxable import turnover saw a 11.5% rise. Key drivers of this growth included raw materials, machinery, equipment, and spare parts for production, along with imported completely built-up (CBU) automobiles and crude oil.

Between December 15, 2024 and February 14, 2025, 2,440 customs law...