HCM City (VNA) – Over 31 kg of drugs of various types have been found in multiple parcels sent from abroad by mail and express mail to Ho Chi Minh City, the city’s Customs Department announced on January 13. It said a team of local customs authority, anti-drug, anti-trafficking and police forces on January 12 seized the drugs contained in 16 parcels shipped from Germany, France, the US, Canada, China, and Hong Kong (China) by mail and express mail. The drugs, including Ecstasy/Molly (MDMA), Cocaine, Ketamine and Cannabis, were concealed between two layers of cartons filled with clothing and confectionary sent as gifts, or masqueraded as milk powder and candy packs. It was also the first time drugs had been discovered in two shipments sent via a new route from China and Hong Kong (China). The HCM City Customs Department is cooperating with relevant authorities to further investigate the case. In November last year, the city also seized more than 20 kg of drugs shipped … [Read more...] about HCM City seizes 31kg of drugs sent from abroad by mail
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Vietnam targets to send 90,000 labourers abroad in 2021
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam hopes to send 90,000 guest workers abroad in 2021, targeting markets that secure high and stable incomes, according to the Overseas Labour Management Department under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs. Last year, more than 78,600 workers were sent abroad, accounting for 112.3 percent of the adjusted plan due to COVID-19. Of the total, 38,891 worked in Japan, 34,537 in China’s Taiwan, and 1,309 in the Republic of Korea, and the rest in other countries and territories. Last year, the country aimed to send 130,000 labourers to work abroad. Due to the pandemic, the target was adjusted down to 70,000 workers. The COVID-19 pandemic has delivered a major blow to many countries and territories in the region and the world, including traditional markets receiving Vietnam’s migrant workers. Various firms had to restructure, cut down the number of migrant workers or cancel request to send more workers abroad./. … [Read more...] about Vietnam targets to send 90,000 labourers abroad in 2021
Panic selling sends VN-Index to biggest losing session in six months
New investors had flocked to the stock market in the past months to ride the VN-Index’s impressive recovery as Covid-19 dampened the charm of other investment channels such as savings and real estate. According to the Vietnam Securities Depository, last December, over 60,000 new accounts were opened at securities companies. … [Read more...] about Panic selling sends VN-Index to biggest losing session in six months
Japan sends disaster relief to Thua Thien-Hue province to overcome natural disasters
JDR goods transported to Thua Thien-Hue The goods were transferred without delay from Japan and arrived at Danang Airport in two batches, the first at 5:30pm of October 19. The Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control is working with the Thua Thien-Hue provincial Commanding Committee of Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, Search and Rescue to bring relief packages to people in the disaster area as soon as possible. … [Read more...] about Japan sends disaster relief to Thua Thien-Hue province to overcome natural disasters
Sending Tet gifts to Truong Sa district
Besides Tet gifts to Truong Sa, the ships also brought new soldiers, cadres who will welcome the lunar new year on the island. For them, it is an honor and a proud as they can contribute to safeguarding the sacred sea of the country. … [Read more...] about Sending Tet gifts to Truong Sa district