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Duty-free to stop for those entering Vietnam
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From July 1, 2009, those who enters Vietnam will not be allowed to buy duty-free goods, according to a decision recently issued by the Prime Minister.

According to the new regulations, those who are entitled to duty-free goods are people who leave the country, passengers in transit and passengers on international flights of Vietnamese carriers and joint ventures.

Those allowed to also buy duty-free goods are agencies, organizations and individuals that enjoy diplomatic privileges and immunities, and crews working for international oceangoing vessels, including Vietnamese and foreign nationals.


By T. Yen, translated by Phuong Lan By Tr. Yen – Translated by Phuong Lan