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  • Hanoi police fine street vendors for overcharging foreign tourists

    Hanoi police on March 18 fined a street vendor who allegedly tried to overcharge a pair of foreign tourists VND200,000 (US$8.5) for a small bag of Vietnamese apples. Nguyen Minh Hoai, deputy chairman … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-police-fine-street-vendors-for-overcharging-foreign-tourists-2261624.html

  • AEGIC on tour as part of non-stop fact-finding mission

    AEGIC is pushing hard on soft wheat for Asian markets as it maintains dialogue between all of its valued noodle and baking customers and the Australian wheat industry. ..Read More … Full story: https://www.graincentral.com/markets/aegic-on-tour-as-part-of-non-stop-fact-finding-mission/

  • Festivals playing role as tourism booster in Dien Bien

    Home to 19 ethnic groups with various cultural festivals, the northwestern province of Dien Bien is tapping its strengths in this regard to lure more tourists. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/festivals-playing-role-as-tourism-booster-in-dien-bien/283186.vnp

  • Hanoi vendor fined $6 for overcharging foreign tourists

    Authorities in Hanoi fined a street vendor VND150,000 … After one of them tasted an Indian jujube, a small green apple, the female tourist praised the delicious flavor and asked the vendor how much … Full story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/hanoi-vendor-fined-6-for-overcharging-foreign-tourists-4724268.html

  • Hanoi vendor fined $6 for overcharging foreign tourists

    Authorities in Hanoi fined a street vendor VND150,000 (US$6.04) on Tuesday for overcharging a pair of foreign tourists VND200,000 for a small bag of Indian jujubes. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Over 1,400 defrauded investors seek leniency for Tan Hoang Minh chairman and his son

    Tan Hoang Minh’s illegal bond issuance seek leniency for the property developer’s chairman Do Anh Dung and his son Do Hoang Viet after receiving compensation. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Hanoi, Vientiane expand business cooperation

    Hanoi and Vientiane have signed cooperation documents within the framework of the working trip by Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Committee and head of the National Assembly deputies’ … Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/economy/hanoi-vientiane-expand-business-cooperation-post1083662.vov

  • Foreigners impersonate Interpol to appropriate properties of tourists in Hanoi

    Police operating in Hang Trong ward in Hanoi stated on March 18 that they have arrested … the man sitting in the back jumped out of the motorbike, stopped a foreign tourist and held up a hard card. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/two-foreign-men-arrested-for-appropriating-property-2261194.html

  • Vietnam police arrest fake Interpol officers for appropriating foreigners’ money in Hanoi

    The duo falsely claimed to be Interpol officers and used a counterfeit police officer card of the Metropolitan Police Service of London to threaten Mohammad Iftakhar Hossian Khan, a 46-year-old … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20240319/vietnam-police-arrest-fake-interpol-officers-for-appropriating-foreigners-money-in-hanoi/78879.html

  • Favourable visa policy boosts tourism recovery

    Foreign arrivals have been on track for full recovery since Vietnam opened its border two years ago on the back of a favourable visa policy, Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism … Full story: https://vir.com.vn/favourable-visa-policy-boosts-tourism-recovery-109672.html

  • Pakistani, Iranian men pose as Interpol to extort tourists in Hanoi

    A Pakistani and an Iranian in Hanoi posed as Interpol police officers to steal money from tourists in the Old Quarter. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Hanoi fines street vendor $6 for attempting to overcharge foreign tourists

    Authorities in a ward in Hanoi have fined a street vendor VND150,000 (US$6) for attempting to overcharge a pair of foreign tourists VND200,000 ($8.5) for a small bag of fruits. The vendor then … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20240319/hanoi-fines-street-vendor-6-for-attempting-to-overcharge-foreign-tourists/78871.html

  • Hanoi plans to develop a digital map for smart tourism

    The Hanoi Department of Tourism announced that it will focus on developing a digital mapping system for smart tourism in the city and digitalised … Full story: https://english.vtv.vn/news/hanoi-plans-to-develop-a-digital-map-for-smart-tourism-20240319114241377.htm

  • Favorable visa policy boosts tourism recovery: top tourism official

    Foreign arrivals number has been on track for full recovery since Vietnam opened its border two years ago on the back of a favorable visa policy, a top tourism official said. Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Hanoi reports turbulent times as casinos accumulate huge losses

    HANOI: The Finance Ministry has reported on the casino business situation in Vietnam, indicating that the pilot project allowing Vietnamese individuals to gamble is experiencing financial losses due … Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/03/19/hanoi-reports-turbulent-times-as-casinos-accumulate-huge-losses

  • Hanoi plans to develop a digital map for smart tourism

    The Hanoi Department of Tourism announced that it will focus on developing a digital mapping system for smart tourism in the city and digitalised data related to attractions and service facilities. Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/society/hanoi-plans-to-develop-a-digital-map-for-smart-tourism-post1083427.vov

  • Hanoi to hold dialogues with investors, businesses in late March

    During the conference, city leaders will exchange views, provide answers, and address the difficulties faced by enterprises investing and operating in industrial zones and clusters in the city. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-to-hold-dialogues-with-investors-businesses-in-late-march-2260926.html

  • Hue-Danang tourism train ready for flag off

    The trains will be operated by the Hanoi Railway Transport Joint Stock Company (Haraco) in collaboration with local tourism companies. The expected fare is VNĐ150,000, with a 20 per cent discount for … Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/18/hue-danang-tourism-train-ready-for-flag-off