Vietjet records its consolidated revenue and after-tax profit for the second quarter of 2023 at VND 16,872 billion and VND 214 billion, respectively, representing a growth of 46% and 18% compared to the second quarter of 2022.
During the first six months of 2023, Vietjet operated safely 65.9 thousand flights, transporting over 12.1 million passengers, including 3.5 million international passengers, an increase of 26% and 30% respectively compared to the same period. The total cargo output transported by Vietjet reached 33 thousand tons, a nearly 40% increase compared to the same period.
Vietjet’s airline transportation revenue for the second quarter of 2023 amounted to VND 12,522 billion with a profit of VND 72 billion, growing by 10% and 101% respectively. The consolidated revenue and after-tax profit reached VND 16,872 billion and VND 214 billion, increasing by 46% and 18% respectively compared to the second quarter of 2022.
The airline attributed its continued efficiency in the second quarter of 2023 to optimized fuel costs due to its new fleet of aircraft and a 40% decrease in fuel prices compared to the same period.
For the cumulative six-month period, Vietjet’s consolidated revenue reached VND 29,770 billion, a remarkable 87% increase, accomplishing 60% of the annual plan. The supplementary revenue segment maintained a high growth rate, reaching VND 9,000 billion, doubling the figure of the same period and contributing 40% to the total revenue.
The consolidated after-tax profit reached VND 387 billion, a significant 167% increase compared to the same period.
As of June 30, 2023, Vietjet’s total assets amounted to over VND 71,500 billion, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.2 times and a liquidity ratio of 1.5 times. The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter of 2023 were VND 2,165 billion.
Airplane ticket prices from major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to tourist destinations during the September 2nd holiday are significantly higher, even reaching one and a half to two times the usual rates.
Although the National Day holiday on September 2nd is still over a month away, a survey by VTC News on July 30th of various airline websites and online ticketing systems shows that domestic flight ticket prices have been pushed up.
Specifically, round-trip tickets for the Hanoi – Da Nang route, departing on September 1-2 and returning on September 5, from Vietnam Airlines cost between 3.8 to 4.6 million dong. For the same airline, if one travels two to three days before the holiday, the ticket prices are only between 2.5 to 3.1 million dong, including taxes and fees.
Vietnam Airlines round-trip tickets for the Ho Chi Minh City – Da Nang route, departing on September 1-2 and returning on September 5, range from 3.2 to 4.1 million dong. Meanwhile, Vietjet’s prices range from 2.8 to 4.2 million dong. In contrast, during regular days, round-trip tickets for the same routes are only between 2.1 to 2.8 million dong, inclusive of taxes and fees.
Air tickets on the occasion of September 2 and July 30 are sold at double the price on weekdays.
For other flight routes from Hanoi to tourist destinations such as Da Lat, Hue, Nha Trang, and Da Nang during the National Day holiday, the lowest ticket price offered by Bamboo Airways starts from 3.7 million dong, including taxes and fees. For Vietnam Airlines, the prices start from 4.2 million dong. The cheapest option among these routes is from VietJet Air, but even their tickets start at 3.2 million dong, which is twice the price of regular days.
Similarly, round-trip tickets for flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang, etc., during the National Day holiday are also priced at 3.2 million dong and above, while on regular days, the prices are only around 2.2 million dong.
Hanoi city is planning to construct the Belt Road 5 before 2027. The road is over 300km long, with a 48km section passing through Hanoi city and designed with a 6-lane expressway.
A report on the 15-year implementation of Resolution 15 by the National Assembly on expanding the administrative boundaries of Hanoi city reveals that the city is currently accelerating the progress of the master plan for the capital city from 2021 to 2030, with a vision towards 2050.
Accordingly, the city aims to make significant breakthroughs in infrastructure, especially in the belt road system, radial axes, and road bridges. They plan to complete several crucial transportation projects urgently within their territory.
Specifically, Hanoi is striving to complete Belt Road 4 before 2027 and sets a target to construct Belt Road 5 before 2027. In the coming time, they will expedite the progress of elevated transportation projects and urban railways.
Hanoi aims to soon complete the belt roads and radial traffic axes.
According to the approved detailed plan in 2014, Belt Road 5 stretches approximately 331km (excluding 41km overlapping with expressways such as Noi Bai – Ha Long, Hanoi – Thai Nguyen, Noi Bai – Lao Cai, and National Highway 3). It passes through 36 districts, towns, and cities of Hanoi, Hoa Binh, Ha Nam, Thai Binh, Hai Duong, Bac Giang, Thai Nguyen, and Vinh Phuc.
The segment passing through Hanoi is 48km long, over 35km through Hoa Binh; over 35km through Ha Nam; over 28km through Thai Binh; nearly 53km through Hai Duong; around 50km through Bac Giang; almost 29km through Thai Nguyen, and over 51km through Vinh Phuc.
The road has a scale of 4-6 lanes, with a minimum roadbed width of 22-33m and includes shoulders on both sides. The estimated investment capital for Belt Road 5 in the capital region is about 85.56 trillion VND (calculated at 2013 prices).
In a recent response to constituents in Bac Giang province, the Ministry of Transport informed that in the planning of the road network for the period 2021-2030 and vision to 2050, which was approved by the Prime Minister, the section of Belt Road 5 passing through Bac Giang province is approximately 50km long, with a 6-lane expressway, and the investment process will take place before 2030.
The Ministry of Transport evaluates that early investment and exploitation of Belt Road 5, in general, are necessary to stimulate socioeconomic development in the region.
Due to limited budget allocation for the mid-term public investment plan for the period 2021-2025, the Ministry has not been able to allocate funding for the implementation of Belt Road 5 during that period.
During this time, many localities (Vinh Phuc, Ha Nam, Thai Binh, Thai Nguyen) have proactively invested in construction and put some sections of the belt road into operation.
“The BlackPink Effect” has significantly heated up tourism in Hanoi in July: The number of international visitors has surged, with hotel occupancy reaching 60.8%, a 19.2% increase compared to the same period in 2022.
The Korean girl group, BlackPink’s concert in Hanoi from July 29th to 30th created a frenzy, attracting both domestic and international tourists to the capital city.
According to the latest statistics from the Hanoi Department of Tourism, the city is estimated to have welcomed 2.38 million visitors in July, a 21.4% increase compared to the same period in 2022 and a 7.3% increase from June 2023. Among them, international tourists reached over 380,000, nearly 2.5 times higher than in the same period of 2022 and a 19.4% increase from June 2023. A significant number of these international visitors were from countries like South Korea, China, Singapore, who not only came to enjoy the idol group’s performance but also combined it with sightseeing and savoring Hanoi’s cuisine.
The total tourism revenue in July is estimated to be over 8.6 trillion VND (Vietnamese dong), marking a 37.7% increase compared to the same period in 2022 and a 9.8% increase from June 2023.
It is expected that in the first seven months of 2023, the total number of tourists to Hanoi will reach 14.7 million, a 38.7% increase compared to the same period in 2022.
Young people enjoy visiting Hanoi on a double-decker bus painted in pink and decorated with photos of 4 girls in the BlackPink band (Photo: Tuan Anh)
Regarding accommodation and other tourism services, by the end of July, the average room occupancy rate reached 60.8%, a 19.2% increase compared to the same period in 2022. It is projected that in the first seven months of 2023, the average room occupancy rate for hotels will reach 57.3%, a 25.5% increase from the same period.
From mid-July, many hotels in Hanoi, especially in My Dinh (Nam Tu Liem District) and Hoan Kiem District, were fully booked.
Marina Hotel (Mieu Dam, Me Tri) recorded an unprecedented full occupancy rate by the end of July. The hotel representative mentioned that room shortages were not common during weekends in July. However, due to the popularity of the Korean group’s concert, the hotel was fully booked on July 29th and 30th. Most guests who made reservations were concerned about the distance and transportation to My Dinh Stadium.
Western Skyline, with a total of 43 rooms, also reported a room occupancy rate of 90% on July 29th.
Previously, according to surveys from the Hanoi Department of Tourism, the BlackPink concert held in Bangkok (Thailand) at the beginning of 2023 had contributed to boosting tourism in Thailand amidst difficulties faced by the industry due to the pandemic. It was estimated that Thailand’s tourism industry gained over 20-30 million USD from accommodation, flight tickets, and consumer spending in the five days before and after the concert. Similarly, Singapore earned over 35 million USD, and Indonesia also achieved a similar figure.
According to evaluations from many experts, BlackPink’s concert in Hanoi played a crucial role in attracting international tourists. This music festival has opened up a completely new tourism product.
On July 28th, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism announced that the entire country received 1.038 million international visitors in July 2023, a 6.5% increase compared to the previous month. July marked the first time Vietnam welcomed over one million international tourists since the reopening of international tourism on March 15, 2022.
Prudential Vietnam Insurance Co., Ltd. (Prudential Vietnam) was awarded the ‘International Life Insurer of the year’ and ‘ESG Initiative of the Year’ under the 8th Insurance Asia Awards ceremony held on 27 July 2023, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore.
This is the 5th year in a row that Prudential has been recognized as the ‘International Life Insurer of the Year’ and for the 2nd year in a row receiving the ‘ESG Initiative of the Year” – the award represents for practical projects that directly contribute to solving social problems and sustainable development. This winning streak continues to affirm Prudential’s commitments to responsible business in the Vietnamese market and demonstrates Prudential’s relentless efforts to create positive changes for the community.
Insurance Asia Awards is an annual award organized by the Charlton Media Group. The award honours insurance companies in Asia with outstanding achievements, new and innovative business initiatives, bringing sustainable values to customers and contributing to the overall development of the insurance industry. This year, Insurance Asia Awards has more than 30 award categories for life and non-life insurance companies from Japan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Qatar, Iran, Pakistan… The judges for this year’s award categories are all leaders from Big 4 – the Top 4 biggest accounting firms in the world (Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG).
(From right to left) Mr. Tran Thanh Phong – Chief Marketing Officer and Ms. Mandy Tran – Chief Agency Officer representing Prudential Vietnam received the awards from Mr. Tim Charlton – Editor-in-Chief of Insurance Asia magazine which is part of the Charlton Media Group.
In 2023, Prudential is marking a dual celebration of 175th year of global service and 24th year of presence in the Vietnamese market. The ‘International Life Insurer of the year’ award is the recognition of the market and the industry in Asia, as well as affirming the “role model” proposition of Prudential in Vietnam’s insurance industry.
In 2023, Prudential has implemented many important activities to timely enhance customer experiences, aiming towards a new chapter in the journey of sustainable development. In June, Prudential launched a new and comprehensive life insurance policy contract with only 8 pages and made of eco-friendly materials to summarize the coverage and outlines the major details of the policy.
In addition, Prudential Vietnam continues to promote diversified products that meet the needs of multiple customer segments by making healthcare affordable and accessible and by promoting financial inclusion with flexible premium payments. From these outstanding advantages, Prudential’s products are continuously trusted, received and appreciated by customers, e.g., The innovative universal life product PRU-FlexiProtect of Prudential has been honoured in the “Top 100 Best products – services for families and children 2023” award organized by the Labour & Social Newspaper.
An essential element in the journey to deliver the great customer experiences is an elite team of consultants who is flexible in the use of technology applications, constantly developing skills and dedicated to customers. In Jun 2023, according to the statistics of the Association of Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)*, Prudential Vietnam currently holds the position of Top 1 in Vietnam and Top 6 in Global in terms of quantity with 1976 MDRT members. At the same time, the company also holds the Top 1 position in the number of MDRT growth and the Top 1 position in the number of repeats MDRT per year in Vietnam.
Ms. Mandy Tran – Chief Agency Officer represents Prudential Vietnam at the Awarding ceremony.
“I would like to say ‘Thank you’ to the Insurance Asia Awards Committee for recognizing our effort. I would like to thank every individual of Prudential Vietnam, who have contributed to the journey of helping our customers in Vietnam get the most out of life” Ms. Mandy Tran – Chief Agency Officer of Prudential Vietnam shared at the event.
Prudential’s development is always associated with social activities with the desire to build a healthier and more prosperous life for Vietnamese people. With the ‘ESG Initiative of the Year’ award, Prudential once again proves its innovative pioneer position and quickly catches up with the common global ESG trend with long-term projects that help solve social problems. In Vietnam, Prudential is honoured to be one of the partners in supporting the Government of Vietnam in its efforts for the just energy transition partnership (JETP).
In July, Prudential Vietnam, in collaboration with Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) and supported by the British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham), conducted the “Thematic bonds & Transition investment Workshop” in Hanoi to solicit feedback on how to support the growth and development of the thematic/labelled bond market in Vietnam. The workshop participants had a productive session, where ideas and solutions of how to further develop the thematic/labelled bond market were generated, which clearly showed the willingness in looking forward to working with the Vietnamese Government to sustainably develop the thematic/labelled bond market to support the pathway to achieve Vietnamese Government’s 2050 net-zero target.
(*) MDRT (short for Million Dollar Round Table) is an association founded in 1927 for outstanding financial and insurance consultants, recognized globally and reviewed on the criteria of business results and specific income.
According to preliminary information, people shopping at the mall discovered a foreign male being stabbed to death in front of the mall lobby at about 1 p.m. yesterday (July 30). Authorities arrived on the scene immediately after the murder to investigate and determine the cause.
The victim was instantly recognized as a male of Turkish origin (born in 1971). Tran Van Son (born in 1999), a Bui La Nhan commune resident in Duc Tho, is the suspect responsible for the murder. The victim was stabbed to death with a knife.
The police are presently investigating the incident’s cause.
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The performance of the Korean group BlackPink began to burn on the stage of My Dinh National Stadium at 19:45 on July 29, with the presence of four girls on stage.
The group gave a hearty music party with a variety of hit songs, exceeding the fans’ expectations. The four girls, Lisa, Rosé, Jennie, and Jisoo, delivered wonderful performances as well as fiery dances that had the crowd on its feet. The group’s notable songs, such as “Lovesick Girl”, “Don’t Know What to Do”, and “Kill This Love”, were performed in turn.
The members of BlachPink greeted the audience after the opening performance. Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa each said: “Xin Chào” (Hello) before introducing themselves.
Even though the members only spoke broken Vietnamese, it was enough to wow fans in My Dinh Stadium.
After that, Jennie and Jisoo danced to the “See Tình” challenge. Jisoo is still shy since she doesn’t know the dance moves yet. Then, Jennie taught the group to do the challenge. Many people in Korea and China have covered Hoang Thuy Linh’s song “See Tình” in recent years.
BlackPink came to a break after dancing to “See Tình” and started to interact with the crowd. They say things like, “Nice to meet you”, “Do you guys have fun?”, “Scream, you guys!”, and “I love you” in Vietnamese.
The girls were wearing Nón Lá
The group wearing Nón Lá (conical hats) then sang and danced with the dancing troupe to conclude the first night’s performance.
The show ended at about 22:00, and the four members continued shouting love and thank you to the crowd. Thousands of people remained in the grandstand, watching the fireworks that the organizers had let off to say goodbye.
Qualcomm Corporation has just announced the global launch of its mobile platform, Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2, exclusively designed for Samsung’s Galaxy mobile devices, including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5, along with the latest Galaxy Tab S9 Series.
This is the fastest Snapdragon chip to date, setting new standards for mobile computing, including groundbreaking AI experiences, meeting high-quality graphics gaming demands akin to computers, professional-grade photography, and much more. The introduction of Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 into the Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Tab S9 Series underscores the joint commitment of Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung to delivering premium experiences to Galaxy users.
Inkang Song, Vice Chairman of Samsung and Head of the Strategic Planning Office, expressed, “Samsung is proud to equip its latest products, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Tab S9 Series, with the premium Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 chip designed exclusively for Galaxy.” On Qualcomm’s side, Alex Katouzian, Vice President and General Manager of Mobile, Computing, and Virtual Reality at Qualcomm, emphasized, “Samsung plays a vital role in our mission to deliver optimal smartphone experiences to users worldwide.”
Germany’s DW news website states that tourism has almost fully recovered after the pandemic, and Vietnam is gradually becoming a preferred destination for tourists visiting Asia.
Vietnam has rapidly become one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia, offering tourists a chance to enjoy diverse landscapes such as mountains, beaches, terraced fields, and the vibrant atmosphere of its cities.
According to the Google Destination Insights report, Vietnam was among the most searched destinations from March to June and was the only Southeast Asian country to make it into the top 20.
Vietnam’s popularity is evident from the increasing number of international visitors. The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism announced in June that the country had welcomed over 5.5 million foreign arrivals in the first six months of 2023, surpassing the total international arrivals in 2022.
Tourism growth in Vietnam has exceeded expectations
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism initially aimed to welcome 8 million tourists in the remaining months of 2023, but they now predict that the number may rise to 10 million.
Bobby Nguyen, the chairman of Rustic Hospitality Group, a travel company, told DW that the increase in tourist numbers is mainly due to visitors from China, India, and South Korea.
He mentioned, “China has reopened, and the Indian market has also developed since 2022.”
Additionally, the impact of social media sharing and the influence of major travel groups have helped promote Vietnam’s fame on the international stage. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Google advertising channels, and other online channels have been effective in rapidly promoting the image of Vietnam worldwide.
Vietnam has also improved its visa policy to boost tourism
Recently, a new visa policy for foreign tourists visiting Vietnam has been approved. Under this policy, visitors from certain countries will see their visa-free stay duration tripled from 15 to 45 days.
Moreover, tourists from eligible countries will be able to apply for an electronic visa to Vietnam, allowing them to stay for up to 90 days with multiple entries.
These visa changes will come into effect on August 15.
Gary Bowerman, a travel analyst based in Kuala Lumpur, believes that the visa policy changes will help Vietnam boost its tourism sector. He stated to DW, “The number of tourists is increasing, and in the coming six months, it will undoubtedly continue to rise, especially now that the Chinese market has returned.”
Bowerman added that one of Vietnam’s attractions is that it offers both tourism and business opportunities. He said, “Vietnam has a lot to offer for exploration. It is a country where people want to invest alongside tourism. Besides Thailand, Vietnam is considered the next hot spot for tourism in Southeast Asia.”
Vietnam welcomed over 1 million international tourists in July, the highest number for the tourism industry since the Covid-19 pandemic. In total, during the first seven months, there were nearly 6.6 million international arrivals.
According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, in July 2023, Vietnam received 1,038.6 million international tourists, an increase of 6.5% compared to the previous month. Compared to the same period in 2022, international arrivals to Vietnam surged by 194.6%.
This marks the first month in 2023 and post-Covid-19 pandemic where the tourism industry surpassed 1 million international visitors.
During the first seven months, the total number of international tourists reached nearly 6.6 million, a remarkable growth of 592.8% compared to the same period last year, equivalent to 83% of the 2023 annual target.
Among the continents, Europe experienced the strongest growth with a 27% increase compared to June 2023.
Notably, several markets contributed significantly to the growth, including the United Kingdom at 14.5%, France at 35.9%, and Germany at 27.3%. Additionally, Norway saw a remarkable increase of 250.8%, Belgium with 154%, Denmark with 152%, the Netherlands with 44.6%, and Spain with almost 53%.
Top 10 markets sending customers in the first 7 months of 2023 (thousand turns) (Source: General Statistics Office).
In July, many of Vietnam’s top tourist markets showed positive growth compared to the previous month: South Korea increased by 6%, China by 14%, the United States by 7%, Taiwan by 31.3%, Japan by 15%, and Australia by 34.3%.
However, some nearby Southeast Asian markets experienced a decline, with Thailand dropping by 19.1%, Malaysia by 24.5%, and Cambodia by 9.8%.
In terms of market scale, South Korea remained the largest source of tourists during the first seven months of 2023, sending nearly 1.9 million visitors (accounting for nearly 1/3 of the total). China ranked second with 738,000 visitors, and the United States came third with 445,000 visitors.
Among the top 10 markets, Northeast Asia accounted for 4 markets: South Korea (1.888 million visitors), China (738,000 visitors), Taiwan – China (415,000 visitors), and Japan (284,000 visitors).
Southeast Asia contributed three markets: Thailand (290,000 visitors), Malaysia (262,000 visitors), and Cambodia (225,000 visitors). Australia ranked 9th, and India ranked 10th.
In Europe, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany were the largest source markets. The Russian market also showed signs of recovery, with nearly 70,000 visitors during the first seven months.
Achieving 83% of the annual international tourist target within the first seven months suggests that the tourism industry is likely to reach its goal soon.
Regarding domestic tourists, in July 2023, Vietnam recorded 12.5 million trips, of which 8.3 million were overnight stays. The total number of domestic tourists during the first seven months was 76.5 million trips. The estimated total revenue from tourism for the first seven months reached 416.6 trillion VND.
Xanh SM Technology Company is recruiting 400 drivers for their electric motorbike ride-hailing service, which is expected to be launched in the market in August.
Recently, images of the fleet of electric motorbike ride-hailing vehicles and drivers from Xanh SM have been circulating on social media, attracting the attention of customers.
It is known in July, Xanh SM Company announced the recruitment of 400 Xanh SM Bike drivers with an attractive monthly income of up to 18 million VND, a discount rate of 15.5%, and, notably, the drivers will be provided with VinFast electric motorbikes worth up to 50 million Vietnamese Dong without the need to prepare their own vehicles.
According to sources from VTC News, Xanh SM is planning to launch and operate their electric motorbike ride-hailing service using VinFast electric bikes in August.
“The VinFast electric bikes equipped for Xanh SM Bike service have smart connectivity via eSIM, enabling the vehicles to be constantly tracked and monitored on the centralized system, providing drivers with more peace of mind, especially when operating during the evening hours (in light of potential risks like theft),” the source said.
Local residents are expressing concern over the current situation.
In Japan, the marine tourism industry is at its peak during the bathing season. However, in Fukushima Prefecture, this summer may be the last one for a while to come. The usual business season may be disrupted for an extended period.
The residents of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, are experiencing a period of great stress. They are concerned that the release of radioactive waste, 12 years after the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster, may have negative impacts on their daily lives once again.
Yukinaga Suzuki, a motel owner in Fukushima Prefecture, expressed his concern that any issues with the sea could negatively impact his business.
Many locals in Japan are feeling confused with the lack of announcement from the government regarding the specific date and time of the radioactive discharge. Tourism business owners like Mr. Suzuki have suggested postponing the radioactive discharge plan until after the bathing season, that is, after mid-August.
According to Mr. Yukinaga Suzuki, during the hot summer months, it is common for people to visit the beach. However, the release of wastewater during this time is not only ill-timed but also potentially harmful.
The Japanese government, along with the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, has been managing residual wastewater since 2011 and plans to safely discharge it into the sea this summer. According to Japanese authorities, the amount of treated wastewater meets both national and international safety standards.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has expressed its support for Japan’s transparency and reliability in its discharge planning. They have concluded that Japan’s chosen method meets international standards.
Many people flocked to the beach after hearing that a massive whale shark had washed up. Many people assume the fish is a whale shark based on its appearance and features.
The whale shark carcass is around 8 meters long, with a maximum belly diameter of more than 1 m and a weight of more than 2 tons. Whale sharks are typically seen in tropical seas’ open surface waters. They can live up to 80 to 130 years.
As there were no indications of injuries on the carcass, experts speculate that the whale shark may have become stranded and perished.
With only one day to go, BLACKPINK’s concert as part of the Born Pink world tour will take place at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium. The organizers are currently working hard to finalize the last preparations for two successful performances.
The organizers just released a notice concerning forbidden objects carried into the stadium over these two evenings. The audience will not be permitted to bring in any recording equipment (excluding phones), big items, cigarettes, etc. Bags bigger than A4 paper size will not be permitted to enter the show. Only bags no larger than this size are allowed.
Here is the whole list of prohibited items while attending BLACKPINK’s two-day concert in Hanoi on July 29 and 30:
