Consolidated Document number 34/VBHN-BCT Circular stipulates the reporting regime for Market Management forces.

CIRCULAR

Regulations on the reporting system of Market Management forces

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Circular No. 55/2020/TT-BCT dated December 31, 2020, issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade, stipulates the reporting system of Market Management forces, which took effect from April 1, 2021, has been amended and supplemented by:

Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT dated July 15, 2025, issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade, amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars of the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which took effect from July 15, 2025.

Based on the Market Management Ordinance dated March 8, 2016;

Pursuant to Decree No. 98/2017/NĐ-CP dated August 18, 2017, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

Pursuant to Decree No. 09/2019/NĐ-CP dated January 24, 2019 of the Government stipulating the reporting system of administrative agencies;

Based on Decision No. 34/2018/QĐ-TTg dated August 10, 2018, of the Prime Minister, stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the General Department of Market Management under the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

At the proposal of the Director of the General Department of Market Management;

The Minister of Industry and Trade issues this Circular stipulating the reporting system of Market Management forces.[1]

Chapter I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular stipulates the reporting system of Market Management forces and the implementation of the reporting system by state agencies with authority related to the functions, tasks, and powers of Market Management forces.

Article 2. Applicability

1. Market Management force agencies and units at all levels.

2. Market Management force civil servants and civil servants working at Market Management force agencies and units at all levels (hereinafter referred to as civil servants).

3. Other organizations and individuals related to the reporting work of Market Management forces.

Article 3. Explanation of Terms

In this Circular, the following terms shall be understood as follows:

1. Regular reports of Market Management forces are types of reports carried out by Market Management force agencies and units to meet the requirement for comprehensive information on the operational situation of Market Management forces and significant market fluctuations during the reporting period, implemented according to a defined cycle and repeated multiple times within a year.

2. Special topic reports of Market Management forces are reports carried out by Market Management force agencies and units to meet the requirement for focused and specialized information on a specific issue related to the operational situation of Market Management forces and must be conducted one or more times within a specified period.

3. The electronic reporting system of Market Management forces (hereinafter referred to as the Electronic Reporting System) is an information infrastructure system for updating, accessing, analyzing, exploiting, managing, and using databases on the operational situation of Market Management forces.

4. The database of the Electronic Reporting System (hereinafter referred to as the Electronic Database) is a collection of data on the operational situation of Market Management forces compiled and systematically arranged according to a specific method to allow access, updating, exploitation, management, and use through electronic means.

Data in the Electronic Database is information and data presented in the form of tables, symbols, writing, numerals, images, sound, or similar forms.

Electronic documents of the Electronic Reporting System are documents presented in the form of data messages.

Chapter II. REGULATIONS ON THE REPORTING SYSTEM OF MARKET MANAGEMENT FORCES

Article 4. Types of Reports

1. Regular reports include:

a) Internal regular reports of Market Management forces: Weekly report; monthly report, first quarter report; mid-year report; third quarter report; annual report;

b) Regular reports issued by state agencies with authority containing content related to the functions, tasks, and powers of Market Management forces.

2.[2] Special topic reports issued by the Director of the Department of Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Director of the Provincial Market Management Office under the Department of Industry and Trade of provinces and centrally governed cities (referred to as the Market Management Office), or by agencies with authority containing content related to the functions, tasks, and powers of Market Management forces.

Article 5. Content of the Report

1. The content of the periodic report prescribed in point a, Clause 1, Article 4 of this Circular shall be implemented according to the reporting templates from Appendix I to Appendix V 2. [3] The content of the periodic report prescribed in promulgated together with this Circular.

point b, Clause 1, Article 4 of this Circular shall be implemented in accordance with the regulations of the issuing authority for the reporting system. The Market Management Business Department under the Domestic Market Management and Development Department (hereinafter referred to as the Business Department), the Market Management Branch shall base on the content of information in the periodic report prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article to implement the report, except for internal report contents that require permission from the Market Management Authority or the authorized person prescribed in 3. The content of the special topic report shall be decided by the Director of the Domestic Market Management and Development Department; the Head of the Business Department, the Head of the Market Management Branch [4] or as required by the competent authority for each specific special topic report. 4. As for the content of the report which includes data, tables, and other reporting requirements not covered in Clauses 1, 2, and 3 of this Article, the Director of the Domestic Market Management and Development Department [5] shall issue table formats, data requirements, and reporting content requirements on the Electronic Reporting System based on needs and actual conditions. Appendix III, IV and V this Circular.

5. Market Management agencies at all levels shall update, utilize, and manage data and tables on the Electronic Reporting System in accordance with this Circular and the decision of the Director of the Domestic Market Management and Development Department [6].

6. The form, technology, and format of the electronic report document must comply with the provisions of Government Decree No. 30/2020/NĐ-CP dated March 5, 2020, on archival work.

Article 6. Agencies and Units Implementing Reports and Receiving Agencies

1. [7] For the periodic reports prescribed in

, the agencies and units implementing the reports and the receiving agencies include:

a) The Market Management Team reports to the higher-level Market Management Branch; point a, Clause 1, Article 4 of this Circular shall be implemented according to the reporting templates fromb) The Business Department reports to the Domestic Market Management and Development Department; the Market Management Branch reports to the Department of Industry and Trade and the Domestic Market Management and Development Department;

c) The Domestic Market Management and Development Department reports to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

2. For the periodic reports prescribed in

, market management agencies at all levels shall implement the reports in accordance with the regulations of the issuing authority for the reporting system.

3. For special topic reports, market management agencies at all levels shall implement the reports in accordance with the decision of the competent authority issuing the reporting system. 3. The content of the special topic report shall be decided by the Director of the Domestic Market Management and Development Department; the Head of the Business Department, the Head of the Market Management Branch [4] or as required by the competent authority for each specific special topic report.Article 7. Methods of Sending and Receiving Reports

1. Depending on actual conditions or the requirements of the receiving agency, market management agencies at all levels shall send and receive periodic reports prescribed in

through one of the following methods:

a) Sending via the Electronic Document Management and Operational Control System (address: http://office.dms.gov.vn); point a, Clause 1, Article 4 of this Circular shall be implemented according to the reporting templates from b) Sending via the Email System;

c) Sending via the Electronic Reporting System;

d) Sending directly;

đ) Sending via fax;

e) Sending via postal service.

2. The Domestic Market Management and Development Department [8] shall report to the Ministry of Industry and Trade through one of the methods prescribed in points a, b, c, and d of Clause 1 of this Article.

3. The method of sending and receiving reports for the reporting system prescribed in

shall be implemented in accordance with the regulations of the issuing authority for the reporting system.

3. The method of submitting and receiving reports under the reporting regime provided for in 3. The content of the special topic report shall be decided by the Director of the Domestic Market Management and Development Department; the Head of the Business Department, the Head of the Market Management Branch [4] or as required by the competent authority for each specific special topic report. shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of the agency issuing the reporting regime.

Article 8. Time for Closing Data

1. The time for closing data of periodic reports prescribed at point a, Clause 1, Article 4 of this Circular shall be implemented according to the reporting templates from shall be implemented as follows:

a) Weekly report from Thursday of the previous week to Wednesday of the reporting week;

b) Monthly report, quarterly report of the first quarter, quarterly report of the third quarter, mid-year report, and annual report shall be implemented according to the provisions of Article 12 of Decree No. 09/2019/NĐ-CP dated January 24, 2019 of the Government on the reporting system of administrative agencies.

2. The time for closing data of periodic reports prescribed at 3. The content of the special topic report shall be decided by the Director of the Domestic Market Management and Development Department; the Head of the Business Department, the Head of the Market Management Branch [4] or as required by the competent authority for each specific special topic report. shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of the agency issuing the reporting regime.

3. The time for closing data of special topic reports shall be carried out according to the decision of the competent authority issuing the reporting system.

Article 9. Deadline for Submitting Reports

1. The deadline for submitting reports under the periodic reporting system prescribed at point a, Clause 1, Article 4 of this Circular shall be implemented according to the reporting templates from shall be implemented as follows:

a) In the case prescribed at point a, Clause 1, Article 6:

- Weekly report shall be submitted on every Wednesday;

- Monthly report shall be submitted no later than the 17th day of each month;

- Quarterly report of the first quarter and quarterly report of the third quarter shall be submitted no later than the 17th day of the last month of the reporting period;

- Mid-year report shall be submitted no later than June 17th of each year;

- Annual report shall be submitted no later than December 17th of each year.

b) In cases prescribed in point b, Clause 1, Article 6:

- Weekly report shall be submitted on every Thursday;

- Monthly report shall be submitted no later than the 20th day of each month;

- Quarterly report of the first quarter and quarterly report of the third quarter shall be submitted no later than the 20th day of the last month of the reporting period;

- Mid-year report shall be submitted no later than June 20th of each year;

- Annual report shall be submitted no later than December 20th of each year.

c) In the case prescribed at point c, Clause 1, Article 6:

- Weekly report shall be submitted on every Friday;

- Monthly report shall be submitted no later than the 23rd day of each month;

- Quarterly report of the first quarter and quarterly report of the third quarter shall be submitted no later than the 23rd day of the last month of the reporting period;

- Mid-year report shall be submitted no later than June 23rd of each year;

- Annual report shall be submitted no later than December 23rd of each year.

2. The deadline for submitting reports for periodic reports prescribed at 3. The content of the special topic report shall be decided by the Director of the Domestic Market Management and Development Department; the Head of the Business Department, the Head of the Market Management Branch [4] or as required by the competent authority for each specific special topic report. shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of the agency issuing the reporting regime.

3. The deadline for submitting reports for special topic reports shall be carried out according to the decision of the competent authority issuing the reporting system.

Article 10. Electronic Database of Market Management Forces

1. The electronic database of market management forces shall be established, updated, exploited, managed, and used within the Electronic Reporting System.

2. The content of reports, information, data, format, style, technology, and updating, accessing, exploiting, managing, and using the electronic database within the Electronic Reporting System shall be regulated by the Director of the Department of Domestic Market Management and Development [9].

3. Agencies and units implementing reports, agencies receiving reports, contents, procedures, formalities, time for closing data, and deadlines for updating and submitting reports within the Electronic Reporting System shall be regulated by the Director of the Department of Domestic Market Management and Development [10].

4. Agencies and units of market management at all levels, market management officials shall have the responsibility to update data in the Electronic Reporting System according to regulations.

Chapter III. IMPLEMENTATION [11]

Article 11. Implementation Organization

1. Agencies and units of market management at all levels shall have the responsibility:

a) To assign dedicated or part-time officials to implement the reporting system and compile reports;

b) To implement the reporting system in accordance with this Circular and related regulations;

c) To disseminate the provisions of this Circular to officials and subordinate units.

2. Officials assigned to implement the reporting system shall have the responsibility:

a) To ensure the accuracy and honesty of data, information used in reports and in the Electronic Reporting System;

b) To ensure the confidentiality of access account information to the Electronic Reporting System;

c) To comply with the content requirements, correct forms, and reporting systems stipulated in this Circular and related regulations;

d) To update data, information, and report content within the specified deadlines.

3. Officials and units under agencies and units of market management at all levels shall have the responsibility to cooperate in providing information and data to implement the reporting system stipulated in this Circular and related regulations.

3. The Director of the Department of Domestic Market Management and Development [12] shall have the responsibility to build the Electronic Reporting System, establish the electronic database, specify the contents, information, data requirements, formats, and data in the Electronic Reporting System, and regulate the organization and implementation. Article 10 Circular herein.

Article 12. Effective Date

1. This Circular shall take effect from April 1, 2021 and replace Circular No. 41/2013/TT-BCT dated December 31, 2013 issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade on the reporting regime of Market Management.

2. During the implementation of this Circular, if any issues arise or difficulties occur, organizations and individuals shall reflect them to the Domestic Market Management and Development Department for consideration and guidance.

Appendix I

(Annexed to Circular No. 55/2020/TT-BCT dated December 31, 2020 issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade)

REPORT

Results of the operation of the Market Management force from date .../.../... to date .../.../...

I. OVERVIEW

Reflecting market conditions, violations of laws within the scope of functions and tasks of the Market Management force in the assigned area during the week.

II. ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIT AND ACHIEVED RESULTS

1. Activities carried out by the unit during the week (Notable activities regarding directives, management; legal education and publicity; cooperation with functional forces and related agencies)

2. Results of market inspection activities and handling of violations of laws within the scope of functions and tasks of the Market Management force

- Summary data: number of inspections; number of cases handled; amount of fines collected; value of infringing goods (if the administrative penalty authority is based on a different unit of measurement, the data should be compiled according to that unit).

- Detailed data reported through the Electronic Reporting System.

III. PLAN FOR NEXT WEEK'S WORK (if applicable)

IV. PROPOSALS AND SUGGESTIONS (if applicable)

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Note:

(1) Name of the direct supervising authority (if applicable).

(2) Name of the agency/unit issuing the report.

(3) Abbreviation of the name of the agency/unit issuing the report.

(4) Place name.

(5) Abbreviation of the drafting unit and number of copies to be filed (if necessary).

(6) Typist code, number of copies to be printed (if necessary).

Seal Registration Certificate

(Annexed to Circular No. 55/2020/TT-BCT dated December 31, 2020 issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade)

REPORT

Results of the operation of the Market Management force in the month ... of ... and directions, tasks for the month ... of ...

I. OVERVIEW

1. Reflecting and analyzing market conditions (Assessment and analysis of negative and positive changes, increases and decreases in supply-demand situations, prices of goods and services, especially essential items for production and consumption; new emerging issues and prominent ones in the area)

2. Reflecting and analyzing violations of laws within the scope of functions and tasks of the Market Management agency/unit in the assigned area during the reporting month.

II. ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIT AND ACHIEVED RESULTS

1. Activities carried out by the unit during the month (Notable activities regarding directives, management; legal education and publicity; training and guidance on skills and expertise; cooperation with functional forces and related agencies)

2. Results of market inspection activities and handling of violations of laws within the scope of functions, tasks, and authorities of the Market Management force

- Summary data: number of inspections; number of cases handled; amount of fines collected; value of infringing goods (if the administrative penalty authority is based on a different unit of measurement, the data should be compiled according to that unit).

- Detailed data reported through the Electronic Reporting System.

3.[14] (abolished).

4. Other results of work (if applicable)

III. EVALUATION

- New policies and measures implemented by localities for market management (if applicable).

- Evaluation of activities carried out (based on comparison with the monthly work program, analysis of achievements and shortcomings; difficulties, obstacles, and remaining issues; both objective and subjective reasons).

IV. DIRECTIONS AND TASKS

Proposing directions and tasks for the next month (regarding legal education and publicity, training and guidance on skills and expertise; other tasks related to the functions, tasks, and authorities of the Market Management force).

V. PROPOSALS AND SUGGESTIONS (if applicable)

Suggestions to competent authorities regarding issues related to the operations of the agency/unit (if applicable).

Attached to this Report is an Appendix - Typical Violations in the Reporting Period

Contents of the Appendix include: Name of organization or individual violating; Violation behavior: Form of punishment; Amount of fine; Additional form of punishment (if applicable); Measures to remedy consequences (if applicable)...

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Note:

(1) Name of the direct supervising authority (if applicable).

(2) Name of the agency/unit issuing the report.

(3) Abbreviation of the name of the agency/unit issuing the report.

(4) Place name.

(5) Abbreviation of the drafting unit and number of copies to be filed (if necessary).

(6) Typist code, number of copies to be printed (if necessary).

Appendix III

(Annexed to Circular No. 55/2020/TT-BCT dated December 31, 2020 issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade)

REPORT

Results of the operation of the Market Management force in the quarter ... of ... and directions, tasks for the last months of the year ...

I. OVERVIEW

1. Reflecting and analyzing market conditions (Assessment and analysis of negative and positive changes, increases and decreases in supply-demand situations, prices of goods and services, especially essential items for production and consumption; new emerging issues and prominent ones in the area and changes in the first and third quarters).

2. Reflecting and analyzing violations of laws within the scope of functions and tasks of the Market Management agency/unit in the assigned area.

II. ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIT AND ACHIEVED RESULTS

General assessment and analysis of the implementation of market management tasks; impact on contributing to the economic and social goals of the locality and the overall goals of the industry.

1. Task of inspecting and controlling the market

1.1. Directive and implementation of superior documents to carry out the tasks of the Market Management force during the reporting period; advisory and standing committee work for the 389 Provincial Steering Committee.

1.2. Results of inspection and administrative penalty enforcement:

1.2.1 Summary data on inspection and administrative penalty enforcement during the reporting period (compared to the same period):

a) Number of inspections; number of cases handled (classified by the authority of the Market Management force, the authority of People's Committees at various levels, and other agencies).

b) Amount of fines collected (classified by central budget and local budget).

c) The value of the general contraband goods (if the basis for determining the administrative penalty authority's unit of measurement is different, then aggregate the data according to that unit of measurement).

d) Data on seized assets and means of administrative violation (classified according to the Market Management Authority's jurisdiction, the jurisdiction of various levels of People's Committees, and other agencies), including:

+ The value of seized assets and means of administrative violation processed through transfer.

+ The value of seized assets and means of administrative violation processed through sale.

+ The value of seized assets and means of administrative violation that have been destroyed.

+ The estimated value of seized assets and means of administrative violation awaiting processing.

If the basis for determining the administrative penalty authority's unit of measurement is different, then aggregate the data according to that unit of measurement.

đ) Number of cases transferred to prosecution agencies for criminal case initiation: number of cases initiated by prosecution agencies; number of cases returned for administrative violation handling; number of cases under review.

1.2.2. Summary of inspection and handling results for certain groups of prominent contraband goods and common types of violations in the area.

1.2.3. Detailed data implemented through the Electronic Reporting System.

2.[15] (Repealed)

3. Results of coordination with functional forces and related agencies.

Number of cases where the Market Management Agency is the main agency; number of cases where the Market Management Agency is the cooperating agency; Summary of handling results.

4. Results of propaganda, dissemination of laws, and communication work.

Forms of propaganda, dissemination of laws, and communication; Implementation results: quantity (by form); number of subjects receiving legal education...

5. Handling of complaints, denunciations, and internal inspections.

Situation of receiving, classifying, and handling complaint and denunciation letters; Results of resolving complaints and denunciations within the authority; Implementation situation of internal inspections and inspection results.

6.[16] (Repealed)

7.[17] (Repealed)

8. Other results of work as required by the unit or requested by higher-level agencies and competent authorities (if any).

(Contents of the report are only implemented internally within the Market Management Agency or when permitted by the competent authority: handling of complaints and denunciations, internal inspections; financial, accounting, and asset management work; basic construction investment work and other internal affairs contents).

III. EVALUATION

- Analysis of the methods and tricks used by smugglers, counterfeit producers and traders, and commercial fraudsters; common groups of goods, fields, and violations in the area.

- Evaluation of strengths; limitations, remaining issues; objective and subjective reasons.

IV. DIFFICULTIES, OBSTACLES, PROPOSALS, AND PETITIONS

1. Difficulties and obstacles in performing tasks.

2. Proposals for solutions to overcome difficulties and obstacles.

V. DIRECTIONS AND TASKS

1. Forecast factors likely to affect the market and activities of smugglers, counterfeit producers and traders, and commercial fraudsters.

2. Directions, tasks, and measures for the subsequent period.

Attached to this Report is an Appendix - Notable Violation Cases during the reporting period.

(Appendix content includes: Name of violating organization or individual; Violating act; Type of punishment; Amount of fine; Contraband goods and means; Supplementary punishment measures (if any); Measures to mitigate consequences (if any)...).

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Note:

(1) Name of the direct supervising authority (if applicable).

(2) Name of the agency/unit issuing the report.

(3) Abbreviation of the name of the agency/unit issuing the report.

(4) Place name.

(5) Abbreviation of the drafting unit and number of copies to be filed (if necessary).

(6) Typist code, number of copies to be printed (if necessary).

REGULATIONS ON THE CERTIFICATE DESIGN FOR OUTSTANDING RURAL INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

(Annexed to Circular No. 55/2020/TT-BCT dated December 31, 2020 issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade)

REPORT

Results of the Market Management Force's operations in the first six months of …and directions and tasks for the last six months of the year…

I. OVERVIEW

1. Reflecting and analyzing market conditions (Assessment and analysis of negative and positive changes, increases and decreases in supply-demand conditions, prices of goods and services, especially essential goods for production and consumption; new emerging issues and significant changes in the first six months of the year).

2. Reflecting and analyzing violations of laws within the scope of functions and tasks of the Market Management agency/unit in the assigned area.

II. ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIT AND ACHIEVED RESULTS

General evaluation and analysis of the implementation of market management tasks; impact on contributing to achieving local socio-economic goals and overall industry goals.

1. Inspection and supervision tasks.

1.1. Directive and implementation of superior documents to carry out the tasks of the Market Management force during the reporting period; advisory and standing committee work for the 389 Provincial Steering Committee.

1.2. Results of inspection and administrative penalty enforcement:

1.2.1. Aggregate data on inspection and administrative penalty enforcement during the reporting period. (compared to the same period):

a) Number of inspections; number of cases handled (classified according to the Market Management Authority's jurisdiction and the jurisdiction of various levels of People's Committees).

b) Amount of fines collected (classified by central budget and local budget).

c) The value of the general contraband goods (if the basis for determining the administrative penalty authority's unit of measurement is different, then aggregate the data according to that unit of measurement).

d) Data on seized assets and means of administrative violation (classified according to the Market Management Authority's jurisdiction and the jurisdiction of various levels of People's Committees), including:

+ The value of seized assets and means of administrative violation processed through transfer.

+ The value of seized assets and means of administrative violation processed through sale.

+ The value of seized assets and means of administrative violation that have been destroyed.

+ The estimated value of seized assets and means of administrative violation awaiting processing.

If the basis for determining the administrative penalty authority's unit of measurement is different, then aggregate the data according to that unit of measurement.

đ) Number of cases transferred to prosecution agencies for criminal case initiation: number of cases initiated by prosecution agencies, number of cases returned for administrative violation handling, number of cases under review.

1.2.2. Summary of inspection and handling results for certain groups of prominent contraband goods and common types of violations in the area.

1.2.3. Detailed data implemented through the Electronic Reporting System.

2.[18] (Repealed)

3. Results of coordination with functional forces.

Number of cases where the Market Management Agency is the main agency; number of cases where the Market Management Agency is the cooperating agency; Summary of handling results.

4. Results of propaganda, dissemination of laws.

Forms of propaganda, dissemination of laws, and communication; Implementation results: quantity (by form); number of subjects receiving legal education...

5. Organizational, cadre, civil servant management, and training and development work.

Current staffing situation; leadership and management appointment work (if occurred during the reporting period); Number of civil servants trained and developed; types of training and development...

6. Handling of complaints, denunciations, and internal inspections.

Situation of receiving, classifying, and handling complaint and denunciation letters; Results of resolving complaints and denunciations within the authority; Implementation situation of internal inspections and inspection results.

7.[19] (Repealed)

8.[20] (Repealed)

9. Other results of work as required by the unit or requested by higher-level agencies and competent authorities.

(Contents of the report are only implemented internally within the Market Management Agency or when permitted by the competent authority: organizational, cadre, and civil servant management work, training and development work; handling of complaints, denunciations, and internal inspections; financial, accounting, and asset management work; basic construction investment work and other internal affairs contents).

III. EVALUATION

- Analysis of the methods and tricks used by smugglers, counterfeit producers and traders, and commercial fraudsters; common groups of goods, fields, and violations in the area.

- Evaluation of strengths; limitations, remaining issues; objective and subjective reasons.

IV. DIFFICULTIES, OBSTACLES, PROPOSALS, AND PETITIONS

1. Difficulties and obstacles in performing tasks.

2. Proposals for solutions to overcome difficulties and obstacles.

V. DIRECTIONS AND TASKS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS OF THE YEAR

1. Forecast factors that may affect the market, smuggling activities, production and sale of counterfeit goods, and commercial fraud during the last six months of the year.

2. Directions, tasks, and measures for the last six months of the year.

Attached to this Report is an Appendix - Typical Violations in the Reporting Period

The contents of the annex include: Name of violating organizations and individuals; Violating acts; Forms of administrative penalties; Amounts of fines; Goods and means of transportation involved in violations; Additional forms of administrative penalties (if applicable); Measures to remedy consequences (if applicable)...

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Note:

(1) Name of the direct supervising authority (if applicable).

(2) Name of the agency/unit issuing the report.

(3) Abbreviation of the name of the agency/unit issuing the report.

(4) Place name.

(5) Abbreviation of the drafting unit and number of copies to be filed (if necessary).

(6) Typist code, number of copies to be printed (if necessary).

Annex V

(Annexed to Circular No. 55/2020/TT-BCT dated December 31, 2020 issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade)

REPORT

Results of the Market Management Force's operations in the year ..., and directions and tasks for the year ...

I. OVERVIEW

1. Reflecting and analyzing market conditions (Assess and analyze negative and positive changes, increases and decreases in supply-demand conditions, prices of goods and services, especially essential items for production and consumption; new issues arising on the territory and changes throughout the year).

2. Reflect and analyze the situation of law violations within the scope of functions and tasks of the Market Management Force in the assigned management area.

II. ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIT AND ACHIEVED RESULTS

General evaluation and analysis of the implementation of market management tasks; impact on contributing to achieving local socio-economic goals and overall industry goals.

1. Inspection and supervision tasks.

1.1 Guidance and implementation of directives from superiors to carry out the Market Management Force's tasks during the reporting period; advisory work and regular attendance at the Provincial Steering Committee 389.

1.2. Results of inspections and administrative penalty enforcement:

1.2.1. Aggregate data on inspection and administrative penalty enforcement during the reporting period. (compared to the same period):

a) Number of inspections; number of cases handled (classified according to the Market Management Authority's jurisdiction and the jurisdiction of various levels of People's Committees).

b) Amount of fines collected (classified by central budget and local budget).

c) The value of the general contraband goods (if the basis for determining the administrative penalty authority's unit of measurement is different, then aggregate the data according to that unit of measurement).

d) Data on assets as evidence, means of transportation subject to confiscation (classified according to the authority of the Market Management Force and the authority of local People's Committees at various levels), including:

+ The value of seized assets and means of administrative violation processed through transfer.

+ The value of seized assets and means of administrative violation processed through sale.

+ The value of seized assets and means of administrative violation that have been destroyed.

+ The estimated value of seized assets and means of administrative violation awaiting processing.

If the basis for determining the administrative penalty authority's unit of measurement is different, then aggregate the data according to that unit of measurement.

đ) Number of cases transferred to prosecution agencies for criminal case initiation: number of cases initiated by prosecution agencies, number of cases returned for administrative violation handling, number of cases under review.

1.2.2. Summary of inspection and handling results for certain groups of prominent contraband goods and common types of violations in the area.

1.2.3. Detailed data implemented through the Electronic Reporting System.

2.[21] (abolished).

3. Results of coordination with functional forces.

Number of cases where the Market Management Agency is the main agency; number of cases where the Market Management Agency is the cooperating agency; Summary of handling results.

4. Results of propaganda, dissemination of laws.

Forms of propaganda, dissemination of laws, and communication; Implementation results: quantity (by form); number of subjects receiving legal education...

5. Organizational, cadre, civil servant management, and training and development work.

Current staffing situation; leadership and management appointment work (if occurred during the reporting period); Number of civil servants trained and developed; types of training and development...

6. Handling of complaints, denunciations, and internal inspections.

Situation of receiving, classifying, and handling complaint and denunciation letters; Results of resolving complaints and denunciations within the authority; Implementation situation of internal inspections and inspection results.

7. Work on commendations, rewards, and disciplinary actions

Implementation of commendation work by the agency or unit; Commendation titles and reward forms for collectives and individuals; Disciplinary action situations (if they occur during the period)

8.[22] (abolished).

9. [23](abolished).

10. Other results of work as required by the unit or requested by higher authorities and competent agencies.

(Contents of the report to be implemented internally within the Market Management Force or when authorized by the competent authority: organizational work, cadre management, civil servant management, and training and development; handling complaints, denunciations, internal audits; commendation and reward work, disciplinary actions; financial, accounting, asset management work; basic construction investment work and other internal affairs matters).

III. EVALUATION

- Analysis of the methods and tricks used by smugglers, counterfeit producers and traders, and commercial fraudsters; common groups of goods, fields, and violations in the area.

- Evaluation of strengths; limitations, remaining issues; objective and subjective reasons.

IV. DIFFICULTIES, OBSTACLES, PROPOSALS, AND PETITIONS

1. Difficulties and obstacles encountered in performing duties.

2. Recommendations for solutions to overcome difficulties and obstacles and proposals for initiatives to improve the effectiveness of work.

V. DIRECTIONS AND TASKS FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR

1. Forecast factors that may affect the market, smuggling activities, production and sale of counterfeit goods, and commercial fraud, as well as special factors of the locality in the following year.

2. Directions, tasks, and measures for the following year.

Attached to this Report is an Appendix - Typical Violations in the Reporting Period

The contents of the annex include: Name of violating organizations and individuals; Violating acts; Forms of administrative penalties; Amounts of fines; Goods and means of transportation involved in violations: Additional forms of administrative penalties (if applicable); Measures to remedy consequences (if applicable)...

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Note:

(1) Name of the direct supervising authority (if applicable).

(2) Name of the agency/unit issuing the report.

(3) Abbreviation of the name of the agency/unit issuing the report.

(4) Place name.

(5) Abbreviation of the drafting unit and number of copies to be filed (if necessary).

(6) Typist code, number of copies to be printed (if necessary).

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[1] Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management is based on the following grounds:

“On the basis of the Market Management Ordinance dated March 8, 2016;

On the basis of Decree No. 33/2022/NĐ-CP dated May 27, 2022 of the Government detailing some provisions of the Market Management Ordinance;

Pursuant to Decree No. 40/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 26, 2025, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

At the proposal of the Director of the Domestic Market Management and Development Department;

The Minister of Industry and Trade promulgates this Circular amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management.”

[2] This clause has been amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 1, Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[3] This clause has been amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 2, Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[4] The phrase "Director General of the Market Management General Administration, Director of the Market Management Operations Department, Director of the Provincial Market Management Department" is replaced by the phrase "Director of the Domestic Market Management and Development Department; Head of the Operations Division, Director of the Market Management Sub-department" pursuant to Point a, Clause 5, Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[5] The phrase "Director General of the Market Management General Administration" is replaced by the phrase "Director of the Domestic Market Management and Development Department" pursuant to Point b, Clause 5, Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[6] The phrase "Director General of the Market Management General Administration" is replaced by the phrase "Director of the Domestic Market Management and Development Department" pursuant to Point b, Clause 5, Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[7] This clause has been amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 3, Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[8] The phrase "Market Management General Administration" is replaced by the phrase "Domestic Market Management and Development Department" pursuant to Point c, Clause 5, Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[9] The phrase "Director General of the Market Management General Department" shall be replaced by the phrase "Director of the Domestic Market Management and Development Department" pursuant to Point b Clause 5 Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[10] The phrase "Director General of the Market Management General Department" shall be replaced by the phrase "Director of the Domestic Market Management and Development Department" pursuant to Point b Clause 5 Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[11] Articles 7 and 8 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025, are stipulated as follows:

Article 7. Transitional Provisions

1. Identification numbers and signs of civil servants working at market management agencies at all levels that have been issued before this Circular takes effect shall continue to be used until December 31, 2025, or until the Director of the Domestic Market Management and Development Department issues replacement identification numbers according to this Circular.

2. Market inspection cards issued to market management civil servants before this Circular takes effect and still within their validity period shall continue to be used until December 31, 2025, or until the expiration date indicated on the Market Inspection Card if the expiration date ends before December 31, 2025.

3. Inspection plans that have been issued and approved before this Circular takes effect shall continue to be implemented by the Market Management Business Units under the Domestic Market Management and Development Department, Market Management Agencies under the Provincial Departments of Industry and Trade, and provincial-level centrally-administered cities, and subordinate Market Management Teams according to Resolution No. 190/2025/QH15 dated February 19, 2025, of the National Assembly regarding the handling of some issues related to the restructuring of state administrative bodies. In cases where the 2025 regular inspection plan is amended or supplemented, the Market Management Business Units under the Domestic Market Management and Development Department, and Market Management Agencies under the Provincial Departments of Industry and Trade, provincial-level centrally-administered cities shall report and propose for approval by those with authority according to this Circular.

Article 8. Implementation clause

1. This Circular takes effect from July 15, 2025.

2. The following Circulars are repealed:

a) Circular No. 18/2019/TT-BCT dated September 30, 2019, of the Minister of Industry and Trade on the activities of market management forces;

b) Circular No. 20/2019/TT-BCT dated October 30, 2019, of the Minister of Industry and Trade on internal inspections of compliance with laws in the activities of market management forces;

c) Circular No. 54/2020/TT-BCT dated December 31, 2020, of the Minister of Industry and Trade amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 18/2019/TT-BCT dated September 30, 2019, of the Minister of Industry and Trade on the activities of market management forces and Circular No. 20/2019/TT-BCT dated October 30, 2019, of the Minister of Industry and Trade on internal inspections of compliance with laws in the activities of market management forces.

3. In cases where the legal normative documents cited in this Circular are amended, supplemented, or replaced by new legal normative documents, they shall be applied according to the new legal normative documents.

4. Provincial People's Committees, centrally-administered city People's Committees, the Domestic Market Management and Development Department, Market Management Agencies under provincial departments of industry and trade, centrally-administered city departments of industry and trade, and other relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals shall be responsible for implementing this Circular."

[12] The phrase "Director General of the Market Management General Department" shall be replaced by the phrase "Director of the Domestic Market Management and Development Department" pursuant to Point b Clause 5 Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[13] The phrase "Market Management General Department" shall be replaced by the phrase "Domestic Market Management and Development Department" pursuant to Point c Clause 5 Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[14] This sub-item is abolished pursuant to Clause 4 Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[15] This sub-item is abolished pursuant to Clause 4 Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[16] This sub-item is abolished pursuant to Clause 4 Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[17] This sub-item is abolished pursuant to Clause 4 Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[18] This sub-item is abolished pursuant to Clause 4 Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[19] This sub-item is abolished pursuant to Clause 4, Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[20] This sub-item is abolished pursuant to Clause 4, Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[21] This sub-item is abolished pursuant to Clause 4, Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[22] This sub-item is abolished pursuant to Clause 4, Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.

[23] This sub-item is abolished pursuant to Clause 4, Article 4 of Circular No. 45/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade in the field of market management, which takes effect from July 15, 2025.