Investigative police check smuggled packages of imported cigarettes (Illustrative photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - HCM City authorities are seeking more effective measures in the fight against counterfeit products, smuggled goods and trade fraud as e-commerce grows at a fast pace, an official has said. Speaking at a recent conference, Pham Thanh Kien, standing deputy chairman of the national steering committee against smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit, said: “The use of digital signatures must be better managed” as e-commerce booms. “The fight against the activities in the city remains challenging,” he said. “It’s key to tighten inspection of counterfeit goods at major markets like Ben Thanh, Binh Tay and An Dong.” HCM City Market Management Department should coordinate with the city police to tighten inspection of smuggled cigarettes in hotspots such as Hoc Mon, Cu Chi and Binh Chanh districts, he said. … [Read more...] about HCM City fights fake goods, trade fraud
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City fights fake goods, trade fraud
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — HCM City authorities are seeking more effective measures in the fight against counterfeit products, smuggled goods and trade fraud as e-commerce grows at a fast pace, an official has said. Speaking at a conference on Wednesday, Phạm Thành Kiên, standing deputy chairman of the national steering committee against smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit, said: “The use of digital signatures must be better managed” as e-commerce booms. “The fight against the activities in the city remains challenging,” he said. “It’s key to tighten inspection of counterfeit goods at major markets like Bến Thành, Bình Tây and An Đông.” HCM City Market Management Department should coordinate with the city police to tighten inspection of smuggled cigarettes in hotspots such as Hóc Môn, Củ Chi and Bình Chánh districts, he said. In … [Read more...] about City fights fake goods, trade fraud
Learning to nap in New York, city that never sleeps
New York is the city that never sleeps, but arduous commutes, hellish hours and ultra-competitive jobs mean even the most wired of party animals or dedicated employees have to recharge their batteries. But instead of knocking back a coffee or quaffing an energy drink, a growing number of New Yorkers are opting for a quick nap during office hours. With affluent Americans increasingly health conscious - indulging in fads such as green juice, hot-house yoga and matcha tea - a few pay-for-sleep businesses are now offering customers a little shut-eye on the QT. Nap York is one. Opening three months ago in a three-story building near Penn Station, $12 buys patrons 30 minutes in a wooden sleep cabin, day or night. "We wanted to accommodate all the exhausted New Yorkers," explains Stacy Veloric, the company's marketing director. "It's really hard to find peace and quiet within New York City." The business opened with seven cabins, but demand quickly exceeded supply and they added 22 more. Soon … [Read more...] about Learning to nap in New York, city that never sleeps
HCM City upgrades hotline system for infrastructure breakdowns
“By expanding and upgrading the system, HCM City authorities want to solve all technical problems the fastest and most effective way,” Le Quoc Cuong, director of the department, said at a press conference held on January 11.The system can receive information about breakdowns in the following areas: road landslides and damage; damage to traffic notice boards; water supply and drainage; flooding and water pipe damage; water overflow and stuck drainage systems; broken sewer covers; broken and stolen traffic lights and lights that work at night but not during the day; and damage or problems with trees.For electricity and telecommunications, all problems such as electricity leakage and broken cables and poles along with information related to the public transport system will be resolved through the 1022 system.The system is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week and connects 60 industries and 24 districts.Local residents can phone the number 1022 as they did in the past, but … [Read more...] about HCM City upgrades hotline system for infrastructure breakdowns
City upgrades hotline system for infrastructure breakdowns
HCM CITY — The city’s Department of Information and Communications has completed expanding and upgrading the information system for infrastructure breakdowns, called the 1022 system. “By expanding and upgrading the system, HCM City authorities want to solve all technical problems the fastest and most effective way,” Lê Quốc Cường, director of the department, said at a press conference held yesterday. The system can receive information about breakdowns in the following areas: road landslides and damage; damage to traffic notice boards; water supply and drainage; flooding and water pipe damage; water overflow and stuck drainage systems; broken sewer covers; broken and stolen traffic lights and lights that work at night but not during the day; and damage or problems with trees. For electricity and telecommunications, all problems such as electricity leakage and broken cables and poles along with information related to the public transport … [Read more...] about City upgrades hotline system for infrastructure breakdowns
GrabBike drivers stage strike over new commission ratio in Ho Chi Minh City
Scores of GrabBike drivers in Ho Chi Minh City launched a strike on Wednesday to show their dissatisfaction with the higher commission ratio applied by the ride-hailing service from this year. The on-strike drivers turned off their app and flocked to Grab Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City head office in District 10, but no agreement was reached between the company and its drivers. One driver, Thanh, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that Grab Vietnam hiked the commission ratio, which it calls an ‘app usage fee,’ from 20 percent to 23.6 percent on January 1. GrabBike is the motorbike taxi service, locally known as ‘xe om,’ owned and operated by Grab, which also offers taxi-like GrabCar and shipping service GrabExpress. Like other ride-sharing apps, Grab splits the revenue earned from each ride with its drivers, who it refers to as ‘partners.’ The new ‘app usage fee’ means GrabBike drivers will have to pay Grab Vietnam 23.6 percent of the … [Read more...] about GrabBike drivers stage strike over new commission ratio in Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi bans Grab, Uber from 13 streets during rush hour
Grab and Uber will now be prohibited from using 13 streets in Hanoi during certain times of day, as part of the city’s efforts to reduce rush hour congestion.The municipal Department of Transport has posted signs prohibiting cars with less than nine seats and operating as paid passenger transport vehicles from 13 routes during the morning commute from 6:00 am to 9:00 am and the evening commute from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm.Rideshare vehicles, such as Grab and Uber, are expected to be hit hardest by the ban.The 13 affected streets include Hoang Hoa Tham, Mai Xuan Thuong, Giang Vo, Lang Ha, Le Van Luong, Truong Chinh, Kham Thien, Hang Bai, Phu Doan, Cau Giay, Xuan Thuy, Giai Phong, and the Chuong Duong Bridge traveling toward the city center.“It is indeed difficult for competent authorities to identify when cars are being operated under transport contracts,” Vu Van Vien, director of the Hanoi transport department, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper.A recent draft decree by the … [Read more...] about Hanoi bans Grab, Uber from 13 streets during rush hour
Daylong traffic jam frustrates drivers on Ho Chi Minh City bridge
Gridlock conditions began to form along Phu My Bridge, which crosses the Saigon River and connects District 2 and District 7, by around 9:00 am on Monday and persisted until 11:00 pm that night.According to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporters' observations, hundreds of trucks and cars were bumper to bumper and moving at a very slow pace.Lines of vehicles formed at the foot of the bridge and snaked all the way back to the My Thuy roundabout near the entrance to the Cat Lai ferry wharf in District 2.Many drivers, exhausted and frustrated by the hours-long congestion, sat on the median strip or on the roofs of their vehicles.“We arrived at Phu My Bridge at 1:00 pm. It took us five hours to reach the tollgate on the other side,” said Huynh Van Nghia, a truck driver heading to the south-central province of Binh Thuan to receive goods.Meanwhile, Khue, a seasoned driver, was unsurprised, explaining that the route is notorious for traffic jams.“Some days I won’t make … [Read more...] about Daylong traffic jam frustrates drivers on Ho Chi Minh City bridge
Foreign visitor to guide the best way to explore Ho Chi Minh City
Updated at Thursday, 04 Jan 2018, 11:05 The Hanoitimes - Follow the step of a reporter from Lonelyplanet, who lives in Ho Chi Minh City for six years, tourists can find another way to saw a Saigon not busy and bustling. The grand colonial-era facade of Ho Chi Minh City's central post office © James Pham / Lonely Planet. James Pham was born in Vietnam but grew up in the US. Now, he is the freelance journalist and love writing about tourism. James comes back to Ho Chi Minh City to explore this place by a special way, including the best way to discover Saigon cuisine cultural. According to James Pham, for cheap eats… if you don't want to eat from street food stalls, you can look for the words "Com Binh Dan", which means "rice for the common people". These small restaurants offer up hot, ready-made meals for less than US$1.50. They’re all over the city, often near universities and schools. All you have to do is point to the dish you want. Otherwise, many glitzy … [Read more...] about Foreign visitor to guide the best way to explore Ho Chi Minh City
HCM City to pilot public car rentals
Ho Chi Minh City plans to run a pilot car rental service for Government officials to reduce expenditures, according to Vo Van Hoan, spokesperson for the municipal People’s Committee. HCM City will pilot public car rentals The city will transfer all public cars to the Voluntary Youth Public Benefit Service Company (BESCO) for management and rental.The pilot will begin in five State agencies and units, including the city People’s Committee Office, Department of Finance, People’s Committees of Binh Thanh and Binh Chanh districts, and the city’s Food Safety Management Board.Public vehicles with their drivers, escorts and security forces will be transferred to the company, and then departments, districts, and suburbs will rent cars and drivers.Two cars will be arranged for each unit under a Government decision on the management and use of cars in State agencies and units.The agencies and units must sign monthly car rental contracts … [Read more...] about HCM City to pilot public car rentals