Speaking on a TV programme on Sunday on the issue of “Tet goods, issues requiring attention”, he said the city would even prosecute firms for flouting food safety regulations to safeguard public health.Earlier consumers participating in the programme had expressed fears of a shortage of goods, price rise and circulation of fake and poor quality goods during the Tet (the Lunar New Year) holidays beginning on February 16.They wanted the city to improve oversight and crack down on the production and sales of fake and low-quality products.The city and businesses should also organise mobile sales trips during Tet to enable workers at industrial parks and export processing zones to buy quality goods at reasonable prices, they said.Tran Thi Ngoc Yen, who works in the Linh Trung Export Processing Zone in Thu Duc District, said many workers cannot afford to return to their hometown to celebrate Tet.So they expect the city authorities to help them buy quality goods at reasonable … [Read more...] about HCM City assures goods supply adequate for Tet
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Hanoi works with nearby provinces to ensure Tet goods supply
The municipal Department of Industry and Trade said the total value of goods prepared for Tet, which falls in mid-February this year, in Hanoi is estimated at VND26 trillion (US$1.14 billion), up 10% from the plan for Tet in 2017.The city has prepared about 193,600 tonnes of rice, 50,000 tonnes of pork, 14,000 tonnes of chicken, 13,800 tonnes of beef, and 200 million poultry eggs to serve local consumers during the biggest traditional festival. … [Read more...] about Hanoi works with nearby provinces to ensure Tet goods supply
Tet bonuses lower than last year
Tet bonuses for employees at Vietnamese enterprises are expected to be less than previous years due to the economic downturn, said a representative from the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (Molisa). Tong Thi Minh, head of the Molisa's Labour and Salary Department, said this year, Tet bonus will be divided into three groups, the highest bonuses will be in the hundreds of millions of VND; the second, for medium-level employees and the third group may get nothing. Pham Van Thanh, head of Labour and Salary Board under the Hanoi Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, said, in 2013 nearly 2,000 companies in Hanoi went bankrupt, most of them in the areas of construction and real estate. In Hanoi, Tet bonuses at in the foreign-invested sector which are usually among the highest, is forecast not to surpass VND30 million (USD1,428) per employee. The situation has been attributed to the fact that fewer companies in this sector have made profits this … [Read more...] about Tet bonuses lower than last year
Tet gifts sent to Truong Sa soldiers, people
As scheduled, the ships will drop in 21 islands and 33 islets in the district, delivering gifts to people and soldiers stationed there on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet). As many as 105 reporters from media companies across the country were on board the ships.Their writings about historical sites and daily life on the islands will contribute to affirming the sovereignty of Vietnam over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes, the country’s exclusive economic zone, continental shelf, and other sea and island areas. … [Read more...] about Tet gifts sent to Truong Sa soldiers, people
Ho Chi Minh City to hold 12-day Tet Flower Festival
Around 1,000 free bus tickets and festival tickets will be given free to workers who cannot go home for Tet. In addition, around 130 Tet flower markets will be held all over the city during Tet, such as District 1’s 23-9 Park, Phu Nhuan District’s Gia Dinh Park and many other areas.The city is considering new policies to aid flower markets, such as allowing large flower trucks to enter the city centre more freely, or allocating more spaces for Tet flower markets. Farmers have been told to not allow their business activities to obstruct traffic.In addition, a flower street will be opened on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in Ho Chi Minh City from February 13 to 19 to welcome the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) 2018. The annual event, themed “Khat vong vuon xa” (aspiration for further development), aims to present a city of development and integration, yet preserving its traditional culture.The 720 metre-long flower street will be decorated with different … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to hold 12-day Tet Flower Festival