Hanoi, April 16 -- The signing ceremony was held in Beijing, China, on April 15, under the witness of General Secretary, State President To Lam and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

The new agreement replaces the document signed in 1993, creating a legal framework for customs cooperation amid growing bilateral trade. Trade turnover between the two countries exceeded US$250 billion in 2025.

According to the Customs Department, both sides will exchange and share information on policies, laws, import-export data, and risk indicators, helping facilitate customs clearance while improving the ability to detect and prevent violations.

In addition, the agreement expands cooperation in digital transformation. Both sides will implement electro...