Vietnam creates favourable conditions for airlines to compete healthily: PMMinistry of Interior emphasizes all provinces Moving forward to reconcile debt outside the system

Sydney: The Vietnamese Government always creates all favourable conditions for airlines, both state-owned and private, to develop and compete healthily, and encourages Australian carriers to fly to Vietnam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated at a ceremony to mark 30 years of Vietnam - Australia direct air route in Melbourne city on March 5 morning. The PM attended the event as part of activities in his trip to attend the ASEAN - Australia Special Summit, and his official visit to the country. The Vietnamese Government leader emphasised the important role of air transport in current economic development, stating that Vietnam has had policies to develop airlines. He expressed his hope that Vietnam's airlines will cooperate and compete fairly, especially in the current context - when the two countries will upgrade to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Currently, Vietnamese airlines do not use domestically trained pilots, engineers, and mechanics, so he hoped Australia to support the training of pilots , mechanics, aviation managers. He also urged Australian banks, investment funds, and investors to invest indirectly in Vietnamese airlines, saying that the Vietnamese ministries and sectors will strengthen their role in state management, remove difficulties, and proactively support airlines to overcome challenges and promote rapid and sustainable development. The PM took the occasion to thank Australia, specifically Australian citizens who choose Vietnamese airlines such as Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet, to visit Vietnam, saying that this has contributed to boosting cultural connections and aviation economic development of the two countries. He expressed his belief that Vietnam Airlines will reap more achievements in the next 30 years thanks to the foundations for development laid over the past time. In the early 90s of the last century, Vietnam Airlines launched a direct air route to Australia with irregular flights each month between Ho Chi Minh City and Sydney and Melbourne. In the following years, th e national flag carrier opened more regular direct flights to the country and continuously increased flight frequency. So far, the firm operates 23 flights per week on five routes from Hanoi and HCM City to Melbourne; Hanoi and HCM City to Sydney, and HCM City to Perth. Over the last three decades, Vietnam Airlines operated more than 12,800 flights, transported 6 million passengers and nearly 170,000 tonnes of goods. According to Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Airlines Dang Ngoc Hoa, since the early 90s, Vietnam Airlines has promoted opportunities for cooperation in the aviation field, acting as a bridge for two-way trade, investment, and tourism development between the two countries. The airline has continuously increased frequency and expanded flight network to new destinations to perfect the flight network between the two countries and maintain its position as a key airline connecting Vietnam and Australia. Vietnam Airlines has been strengthening cooperation with partners in Australia to d evelop products and diversify services, thereby continuously bringing benefits to passengers. It has paid attention to coordinating with agencies, travel companies and Australian partners to strengthen tourism promotion and promote destinations of both countries./. Source: Vietnam News Agency "Ministry of Interior" reveals progress in solving the problem of informal debt. 29,366 cases have entered the debt mediation process. 19,297 cases were able to mediate successfully. Debt amount decreased by 778 million baht. Emphasis is placed on every province and district moving forward with mediation to cover all cases continuously. Ready to integrate all network partners To support informal debtors to have a better quality of life in a sustainable way. Mr. Suthiphong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, revealed that the Ministry of Interior has received a registration of people who wish to request the government to help solve the problem of informal debt in accordance with government policy. A total of 153,400 people have registered. The Ministry of Interior has informed all provinces and districts to continue solving the problem of informal debt by inviting creditors and debtors to enter into the debt mediation process. Currently, 29,366 cases have entered the debt mediation p rocess. 19,297 cases were successful in mediation. The debt amount decreased by 778.33 million baht, and there were cases where mediation could not be completed. Intends to prosecute 327 cases, with provinces able to invite creditors-debtors Entering the debt mediation process, the first 5 are: 1. Nakhon Sawan Province, 2,669 cases, 2. Songkhla Province, 2,615 cases, 3. Nakhon Ratchasima Province, 2,157 cases, 4. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, 1,497 cases, 5. Narathiwat Province, 1,325 cases, where creditors and debtors met and talked. with officials as mediators And after this, the relevant agencies will follow up after the mediation negotiations. In order to solve the problem of informal debt problems, the entire process will be successful. 'About solving the problem of informal debt problems throughout the country. Currently, Nakhon Sawan and Narathiwat provinces have completed the mediation process with 100% of those who have registered. Therefore, we request all remaining provinces to expedite the mediat ion process for all cases. We ask that we use our best efforts and take into account the success of mediation in every case. If mediation is not possible, legal action should be taken against those who have broken the law immediately. Because informal debt is considered illegal, meaning lending without a license. In addition, the interest is charged in excess of what is required by law. In addition, the provincial governor is requested to set up a clinic or provincial team that will help debtors outside the system have more opportunities to improve their quality of life. To promote reducing expenses, increasing income, expanding opportunities, along with taking care of creditors outside the system with good behavior. By integrating with the provincial treasury and related agencies. In order to provide assistance and advice to creditors outside the system to enter into lending in the system according to the law,' Mr. Suthiphong added Mr. Suthipong said at the end that Mechanisms of the Ministry of Interior at the local level Under the leadership of the provincial governor and district chief, all network partners have been integrated to promote a sustainable quality of life for informal debtors. Whether it is to strengthen food security By adopting the royal initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Department of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn according to the project 'This House Has Love Grow your own vegetables' and 'This way has results, people love each other', developing various career skills, creating discipline in saving. Including being a mentor in preparing household accounts, etc., which the Ministry of Interior is committed to moving forward with every process that will support and enable the citizens to receive treatment for their suffering and maintain happiness in all dimensions. If the citizens suffer from all problems that are not You can edit it yourself. You can request help via the Damrongtham Center hotline, call 1567, free 24 hours a day, or you can t ravel to get counseling. Ask for help at the Provincial Damrongtham Center Damrongtham District Center There will be staff available to help, give advice, and coordinate operations. Integrate all agencies to provide assistance in every matter. To enable the Thai people to continue to have a good quality of life sustainably. Source: Thai News Agency