Supervision will particularly pertain to customs activities related to businesses, said Nguyen Sy Trang, the department’s deputy director, said on April 11. Cameras will be installed in the offices of customs leaders, in areas where customs procedures take place as well as in sea ports and warehouses. The decision comes after media reports of some customs officials at Dinh Vu port requesting businesses to pay extra fees under the table. According to Nguyen Van Thanh, head of the customs branch at the port, cameras will be installed to supervise every corner. Businesses can report about any customs officials violating regulations or asking them to pay unofficial fees to the department and branch managers by calling on their hotline numbers, which are publicised in areas dealing with customs activities, Thanh said. The Hai Phong Customs Department has temporarily suspended three customs officials at the Dnh Vu port for alleged violations and imposed disciplinary action against … [Read more...] about Cameras installed to supervise customs activities in Hai Phong
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Hai Phong: Cameras installed to supervise customs activities
Customs officials work at Dinh Vu customs branch (Photo: VNA) Hai Phong (VNA) - The Customs Department in the northern port city of Hai Phong will install more cameras to increase the supervision of customs activities and prevent violations by customs officials. Supervision will particularly pertain to customs activities related to businesses, said Nguyen Sy Trang, the department’s deputy director, said on April 11. Cameras will be installed in the offices of customs leaders, in areas where customs procedures take place as well as in sea ports and warehouses. The decision comes after media reports of some customs officials at Dinh Vu port requesting businesses to pay extra fees under the table. According to Nguyen Van Thanh, head of the customs branch at the port, cameras will be installed to supervise every corner. Businesses can report about any customs officials violating regulations or asking them to pay unofficial fees to the department and branch managers by … [Read more...] about Hai Phong: Cameras installed to supervise customs activities
Hải Phòng installs cameras to supervise customs activities
Customs officials work at Đình Vũ customs branch. — VNA/VNS PhotoViet Nam News HẢI PHÒNG — The Customs Department in the northern port city of Hải Phòng will install more cameras to increase the supervision of customs activities and prevent violations by customs officials. Supervision will particularly pertain to customs activities related to businesses, said Nguyễn Sỹ Tráng, the department’s deputy director. Cameras will be installed in the offices of customs leaders, in areas where customs procedures take place as well as in sea ports and warehouses. The decision comes after media reports of some customs officials at the Đình Vũ port requesting businesses to pay extra fees under the table. According to Nguyễn Văn Thanh, head of the customs branch at the port, cameras will be installed to supervise every corner. Businesses can report about any customs officials violating regulations … [Read more...] about Hải Phòng installs cameras to supervise customs activities
Vietnam pulls plug on demand for Facebook, Google to install servers in the country
Vietnam has made a u-turn on a draft bill that would have required foreign companies such as Facebook and Google to install servers in the country. The draft was submitted by the Ministry of Public Security last year over national security concerns, but faced strong opposition from international organizations and companies. The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the bill went against the commitments Vietnam had made when it joined the World Trade Organization and EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. A joint letter sent by the U.S., Australian, Canadian embassies and the European Union in August 2017 also voiced strong concerns over the bill, saying it went against the trade commitments Vietnam had made. This opposition prompted a meeting on Wednesday between the National Defense Committee (CNDC) and Diplomatic Committee, which concluded that foreign companies do not need to install servers in Vietnam. However, authorities decided that a clause in the bill … [Read more...] about Vietnam pulls plug on demand for Facebook, Google to install servers in the country
Four firms install taxi meter with receipt printer
Four firms install taxi meter with receipt printerLe Anh By Le Anh - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – Four taxi companies in HCMC have installed a new taxi meter with receipt printer on their cabs to cope with complaints about erring cab drivers. The Standard, Measurement and Quality Control Authority under the city’s Department of Science and Technology has equipped cabs of Vantaidulich 27-7, Savico, Mien Dong and Mai Linh with the new meter with printer. The scheme will be expanded to other firms after an evaluation of the new taxi meter is done a month later. Several taxi companies have also equipped their cabs with a data recorder, also known as black box. The combined cost of a new meter and a data recorder is VND6 million. With a receipt, taxi passengers can check the length of their journey or call the firm for help in case of leaving their belongings on the cab. Ho Huy, chairman of Mai Linh Taxi, said the new taxi meter with printer would help cope with complaints … [Read more...] about Four firms install taxi meter with receipt printer
Jetstar Pacific installs check-in kiosks at airport
The automatic check-in kiosk system allows passengers to check-in within only 30 seconds. (Source: Jetstar Pacific) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s budget carrier Jetstar Pacific on February 1 put into service its automatic check-in kiosk system at airport, allowing passengers to check-in within only 30 seconds. This is a modern check-in technology introduced by Jetstar Pacific following its implementation of a web check-in system. Accordingly, passengers just need to enter their reservation code, check flight information, and print a boarding pass before proceeding to the security gate. Nguyen Quoc Phuong, JestarPacfic CEO, said many passengers enthusiastically responded to the new system on the first day, stressing that the check-in kiosks help save time for passengers and reduce long-queues at the airport, especially during peak times around the Lunar New Year festival. The check-in kiosks have been installed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in … [Read more...] about Jetstar Pacific installs check-in kiosks at airport
Most installment loans go to U30 women
Most installment loans go to U30 womenTran Thu HCMC – Vietnamese women aged from 20 to below 30 and those in southern provinces with high incomes are more likely to take out installment loans, according to a report by Home Credit Vietnam. The firm collected data about loans that were used to purchase household appliances, electronic devices and motorbikes in January-September to do the report. Overall, around 39% of consumer loans are taken out by women. The percentage in the north is 36%, 39% in the south and 41.3% in the central region. Of all the installment loans borrowed by women consumers, those aged from 20 to under 30 account for 44-45% and women over 50 years old 4.8%. Women with monthly incomes of VND3-6 million make up over 40% of Home Credit loans in the northern and central regions. In every 100 female customers who borrow in the south, 25 have monthly incomes of over VND10 million and the numbers are 23 in the central region and 20 in the north. Around … [Read more...] about Most installment loans go to U30 women
HCM City to install 11,000 more fire hydrants
The HCM City Fire and Rescue Police Department and the Sài Gòn Water Supply Corporation will install 11,000 more fire hydrants by 2025 after being instructed to do so by the People’s Committee at a conference on fire hydrant management on Thursday. The HCM City Fire and Rescue Police Department and the Sài Gòn Water Supply Corporation will install 11,000 more fire hydrants by 2025 after being instructed to do so by the People’s Committee.— Photo sggp.org.vnThere are currently 9,699 of them, though 668 are damaged. The reasons for the damage include inadequate funding for maintenance, being hit by vehicles and affected by nearby construction work.There are also reports of parts being stolen from hydrants and people using the water in some of them for other purposes.According to Bùi Thanh Giang, deputy director of SAWACO, the company will monitor roadworks to ensure nearby hydrants are not affected and improve water pipes to aid in … [Read more...] about HCM City to install 11,000 more fire hydrants
Ultra-large screens to be installed to serve fans during AFC U23 finals
Head of the Hanoi Culture, Sports and Tourism Department To Van Dong said that the city will install 15 ultra-wide LED screens, from 60-120m2, in order to screen the match from China. The screens will be located at the walking street area around Hoan Kiem Lake and at the August Revolution Square, My Dinh Stadium, Hang Day Stadium, Hoa Binh Park, Thong Nhat Park, and other flower gardens and amusement parks across Hanoi. In Ho Chi Minh City, ten 7x12.5 metre screens will also be arranged at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street area. A jubilant moment during the AFC U23 semi-finals between Vietnam and Qatar. (Photo: NDO) Ho Chi Minh City vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thu revealed that the city’s authorities have assigned Ho Chi Minh City Football JSC to organise the screening to serve local fans and tourists at Nguyen Hue street next Saturday. In addition, the organisers have also invited commentators to follow the match’s progress. Vietnam U23 will take on Uzbekistan U23 in their … [Read more...] about Ultra-large screens to be installed to serve fans during AFC U23 finals
Schools told to install cameras to ensure security
VietNamNet Bridge - While schools and parents applaud the idea of installing cameras in and outside schools to ensure security, students say this will be an interference in their private lives.The Hanoi Education & Training Department’s deputy director, Chu Xuan Dung, has signed a dispatch asking schools in the city to strengthen the management of students and ensure security in school. The department said schools have been encouraged to install cameras with connections to the local police to prevent fire and explosions and to ensure traffic safety in schools, at school gates and adjacent areas.A representative of Dai Cuong High School in Ung Hoa district said that cameras will be useful for schools.“We have installed cameras recently and feel safer. It would be better if the cameras are connected with the police. School violence and wrongdoings will be mitigated,” he said. … [Read more...] about Schools told to install cameras to ensure security