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The Vietnam Airlines Festa themed "Charming Autumn" is organized as part of a series of programs on tourism, cultural and social development cooperation between Vietnam Airlines and the Hanoi People's Committee. “Charming Autumn”, a tourist promotion event, and “Hanoi Promotion Month" consumption stimulus program will simultaneously be held from October 30 to November 1 at the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem lake. An annual event is organized as part of a series of programs on tourism. The events, held under the Vietnam Airlines Festa program, and by the Hanoi People's Committee, respectively, will offer a number of travel and shopping choices for visitors. During the three days of the Vietnam Airlines Festa, Vietnam Airlines and its budget unit Pacific Airlines will offer 3,200 discount codes of up to 40% for visitors. When booking tickets on Vietnam Airlines’ website and application at the event for all trips departing from Hanoi, Haiphong, Thanh Hoa, … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host Charming Autumn program to stimulate domestic tourism

Recent arrests of Vietnamese flight attendants for carrying undeclared goods and drugs require drastic action. Airline officials will face severe disciplinary action if illegal drug and merchandise trade is reported under their jurisdiction, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam. Passengers wait in line for registration and luggage check at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City. Photo: Huy Hung/The Hanoi Times The action is under the authority's Directive 1480/CT-CHK to prevent flight attendants and ground staff from illegally importing drugs and goods into the country, the authority said in a March 27 website notice. Aviation companies must improve education and training so that employees are aware of the harm and negative impact of smuggling on the nation and domestic economy, the authority added. "They also need to continue to screen those being employed. All those involved in flying must follow the rules," it said. All … [Read more...] about Business executives to face disciplinary action for failure to stop smuggling activities

Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa province, central Vietnam, on March 28 received Viettravel Airlines’ first charter flight from Daegu, the Republic of Korea (RoK). The first group of Korean nationals aboard Vietravel Airlines' charter flight from Daegu arrive at Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa. (Photo: TPO) The charter flight is part of the airline’s plan to expand its flight network in 2023 to prepare for the official inauguration of its regular flights connecting Vietnam and the RoK in an effort to promote tourism and trade between the two countries, said a representative of Vietravel Airlines. The carrier in collaboration with its partner in the RoK plans to operate 11 charter flights on the Daegu - Cam Ranh route between March 28 and May 7. For the time being, it is operating a flight every five days and will increase the frequency depending on market demand. It is expected that the airline will bring more than 2,200 Korean nationals … [Read more...] about Vietravel Airlines operates first charter flight from RoK to Vietnam

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietravel Airlines, which began operations in late 2020, welcomed its first charter flight from the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Daegu city to the south central province of Khanh Hoa at Cam Ranh international airport on March 28. It was one of the activities in the airline's expansion plans for 2023, aiming at preparing for the official launch of regular flights connecting Vietnam and the RoK to boost tourism and trade during the upcoming summer season. From March 28 to May 7, the carrier will work with its partner in the RoK to officially launch a series of 11 charter flights on the Daegu - Cam Ranh route, with a frequency of one flight every five days, and will increase the number of flights according to market demand. It is expected to carry over 2,200 Korean passengers during this period. At present, Vietravel Airlines is operating five domestic routes connecting the capital city of Hanoi and the southern largest … [Read more...] about Vietravel Airlines runs first charter flight from Daegu to Khanh Hoa

The "We are ABLE" project aims to strengthen the ability of children from ethnic minorities, especially girls, to overcome the challenges they face. The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union on March 28 announced Phase II of the project "We are ABLE - Promoting Gender Equality and Girls' Education for Children in Ethnic Minority Areas of Viet Nam". The launching ceremony of UNESCO’s “We are ABLE” project occurred on March 28 in Hanoi. Photos: UNESCO Vietnam According to Christian Manhart, UNESCO Representative in Vietnam, the project is expected to contribute to the Vietnamese Government's new 10-year Strategic Plan for Education Development, the Strategy for Ethnic Minority Development, and the national commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 4 on education and Goal 5 on gender equality. In Vietnam, ethnic minorities are often disadvantaged compared to the majority population due to stereotypes and other cultural barriers. … [Read more...] about UNESCO continues fund for gender equality project in Vietnam

A cross-functional team will be set up to work on improving the prospects of the local real estate market. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a document on solving real estate market problems and improving its prospects. An affordable housing project in Dong Anh District's Thang Long Industrial Park. Photo: Pham Hung/The Hanoi Times The document, numbered 178/TTg-CN, aligns with Resolution 33/NQ-CP dated March 11, 2023, which provides solutions to develop a healthy, transparent, and sustainable real estate sector. Under the latest document, the Ministry of Construction, the Ministry of Treasury, the State Bank of Vietnam, and related agencies will set up a working group and work with developers to resolve existing problems and increase confidence in the property market. The Prime Minister has asked the Ministry of Construction to finalize the plan to build one million affordable houses for low-income buyers and workers in industrial parks in … [Read more...] about New regulation in place to boost Vietnam’s real estate market

In 2019, the authorities were able to handle major cases of smuggling and selling of counterfeit products, a fact that was not possible in the past. The Vietnam Directorate of Market Surveillance under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) identified 90,000 cases of trade fraud and smuggling, and issued nearly VND670 billion (US$28.96 million) in fines in 2019, up 7,700 cases and VND180 billion (US$7.78 million) in fines year-on-year, the governmental portal reported. Overview of the meeting. Source: Vietnam Directorate of Market Surveillance. During the year, the agency collected nearly VND500 billion (US$21.61 million) for the state budget, confiscated goods and products worth over VND170 billion (US$7.34 million) and destroyed smuggled and faked goods worth over VND120 billion (US$5.18 million). Tran Huu Linh, director general of the Vietnam Directorate of Market Surveillance, said at a meeting on January 13, that in 2019, the authorities were able to … [Read more...] about Vietnam authority identifies 90,000 cases of trade fraud in 2019

In order to better combat trade fraud activities in the future, the Ministry of Finance is requesting related agencies to soon issue specific criteria for domestically-produced goods. Under Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s instruction in Directive No.824 on tightening state administration against trade frauds, the General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) has been working on perfecting the legal framework and identifying offenses in trading activities. The Ministry of Finance is requesting related agencies to soon issue specific criteria for domestically-produced goods. Photo: Hoai Nam. In terms of legislation, the GDVC has issued specific instructions for provincial customs in dealing with act of trade and origin frauds, illegal transshipment as well as violations of intellectual property rights. Additionally, the GDVC has given priority to training customs staff to ensure greater efficiency in determining cases of frauds in trade. Meanwhile, the … [Read more...] about Vietnam customs steps up fight against origin frauds in trade

The resolution is a necessary move to ensure sustainable development of Vietnam’s exports and lawful rights of local compliant traders. The Vietnamese government on December 31, 2019 issued Resolution No.119/NQ-CP with an aim to address rampant cases of origin fraud and illegal transshipment, in a move to show its determination to ensure fair trade with major partners. Illustrative photo. The resolution is a necessary move to ensure sustainable development of Vietnam’s exports and lawful rights of local compliant traders, particularly with the enactment of new free trade agreements such as the Comprehensive Progressive Trans – Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) in the context of the ongoing US – China trade war, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) said in a statement on its portal. Additionally, the resolution is expected to attract foreign investment in hi-tech projects with greater added value, helping local … [Read more...] about Vietnam government vows to combat origin fraud

The fact that Asanzo only assembled products with components made by other companies but then labeled them as “Made-in Vietnam” is not an offense. The lack of specific criteria for “Made-in-Vietnam” products as well as for products assembled and then sold domestically means electronic firm Asanzo has not committed trade fraud, according to the conclusion the Anti-corruption, Economic crimes and Smuggling Department, aka C03, under the Ministry of Public Security. Electronic firm Asanzo is concluded not to commit trade fraud. As a result, the fact that Asanzo only assembled products with components made by other companies but then labeled them as “Made-in Vietnam”, “Manufactured in Vietnam”, or “Origin from Vietnam”, is not an offense, said C03. C03 requested the General Department of Vietnam Customs to check components and parts imported by Asanzo after they had been cleared by the customs authorities to ensure the firm’s compliance with laws on … [Read more...] about Vietnam electronic firm Asanzo not committed trade fraud