At Trang Airport, there have been quite small numbers of passengers. However, strict COVID-19 prevention measures have still been in place. The Trang Airport Director said the new wave of COVID-19 infections has led many provinces to control passenger numbers in and out of the region, and people are asked to refrain from traveling between provinces. As a result, the number of passengers using Trang airport has decreased. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 20
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Chinese man sentenced 18 months in prison due to illegal entry into Vietnam
In September, 2019, Wang Qing Lin illegally entered Vietnam to work. One month later, Lin was fined VND4 million (USD173.91) for not completing the necessary entry procedures as required. After returning to China, Wang Qing Lin was told by a man named Xiao Hua to join the online visual stock market. Being promised to receive the monthly payment of CNY5,000, Lin agreed with the deal. On November 9, 2019, Wang Qing Lin illegally entered Vietnam again by road through an unidentified man. After re-entering Vietnam, Wang Qing Lin was taken to the central city of Danang by a Vietnamese person who has not yet been identified. In Danang City, with the support of Nguyen Thi Yen, 26 and Le Thi Toan, 38, Wang Qing Lin stayed in different areas in the city. During the stay in Danang, Wang Qing Lin used his mobile phones, iPads and laptops to operate an illegal visual stock website in China. On August 15, 2020, Wang Qing Lin and two other Chinese residents namely Li Jin Xi and Su Jin Shu were found … [Read more...] about Chinese man sentenced 18 months in prison due to illegal entry into Vietnam
Biti’s – a Vietnam Value Programme honoured “Journeys will lead you home” messages
With seven main branches across the country, 156 stores, and more than 1,500 sales intermediates, Biti’s have created more than 9,000 jobs and the annual output of 20 million pairs of shoes. In China, Biti’s established four offices, 30 distribution of commodities, and 300 sales points. Meanwhile, in the promising Cambodian market, Biti's established Cambo Trading as its main distributor. … [Read more...] about Biti’s – a Vietnam Value Programme honoured “Journeys will lead you home” messages
Saigontourist successfully navigates bumpy road to take award at Vietnam Value Programme
After 45 years of operation, Saigontourist has built a strong brand with a large workforce and 18 branches across the country. Moreover, the company has accelerated online and offline operations with diverse products to create a solid foundation to reach out to the global market. In the long-term, the firm is also thinking about opening branches overseas. … [Read more...] about Saigontourist successfully navigates bumpy road to take award at Vietnam Value Programme
People urged to continue pandemic prevention to ensure peaceful Tet
Hanoi (VNA) - The COVID-19 pandemic has been well controlled in Vietnam, but risks of an outbreak are still present, especially with the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday approaching, leading experts to warn that people need to strictly abide by preventive regulations. Associate professor Tran Dac Phu, senior advisor to the Vietnam Emergency Operations Centre, told Ha Noi Moi (New Hanoi) newspaper that the current risk of infection was mainly due to a lack of strict control of entry and lax quarantining. Each ministry, branch and locality must continue to seriously implement pandemic prevention and control measures, he said, adding that along with the strict control and prevention of illegal entry, local authorities and police need to closely monitor border areas, especially land borders. Along calling on provincial and municipal health departments to strictly implement COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control measures, Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long urged … [Read more...] about People urged to continue pandemic prevention to ensure peaceful Tet