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Standards must come first, leading technology and safety management

TCTM – On October 14, 2026, in Hanoi, the National Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, organized a specialized workshop and the Celebration of World Standards Day 2026, focusing on Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) – Affordable and Clean Energy.

Elevator Magazine news update for October 13, 2026

Elevator Magazine news update for October 13, 2026

TCTM - Below are some highlighted news about the elevator, escalator industry and related fields.

The Customs Department requests the complete resolution of businesses' obstacles

The Customs Department requests the complete resolution of businesses' obstacles

TCTM - The Customs Department requires regional Customs Sub-Departments to review and thoroughly resolve 100% of recommendations, difficulties, and obstacles raised by businesses within their jurisdiction; absolutely no shifting of responsibility, prolonging of processing time, or giving vague responses that cause inconvenience to businesses.

From 1/1/2027, goods 'Made in Vietnam' must have at least 30% domestic value content

From 1/1/2027, goods 'Made in Vietnam' must have at least 30% domestic value content

EM - The Government has just issued Decree 384/2026/ND-CP stipulating the determination of Vietnamese origin for goods produced and circulated domestically, officially effective from January 1, 2027.

Hong Kong: Sudden pressure drop causes 179 elevator entrapment incidents

Hong Kong: Sudden pressure drop causes 179 elevator entrapment incidents

EM - A voltage dip incident occurred on the afternoon of October 13, 2026, causing many elevators in Hong Kong to simultaneously stop operating. Local firefighting forces received 179 reports of people trapped in elevators.

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