Da Nang firm vanishes after win-a-car scam

TUOI TRE

Dai Phat company in Da Nang City has in the past month cheated hundreds off up to VND20 million (US$975) each by falsely informing them that they have won a car and must deposit a certain sum to secure the jackpot.

The victims said that they bought electrical and electronic items from some people who came to their houses and introduced themselves as marketing officers of Dai Phat.

These ‘marketers’ promised that if they bought some goods from Dai Phat they would have a chance to win a car under the company’s sales promotional program.

Some days after their purchase, someone claiming themselves as Dai Phat’s staff called them to inform they had won a car worth VND380-500 million ($18,500-$24,400).

The ‘winners’ were then asked to transfer VND10-20 million to a designated account as fee for car registration before getting it at the office of Dai Phat on the second floor of the SAVICO building at 66 Vo Van Tan Street, Thanh Khe District, Da Nang City.

But no prize was forthcoming and the ‘company’ in fact is not located inside SAVICO.
One of the last victims is N.H.Q. from District 12, Ho Chi Minh City, who transferred VND20 million to an account at Eximbank but is yet to lay hands on the VND380 million promised car.

Hundreds of people have called SAVICO from Ho Chi Minh City and other localities to ask how they could get the car from Dai Phat, said Le Dinh Tuan, head of maintenance at the SAVICO building.

But SAVICO confirmed that there was no company named Dai Phat located there, Tuan revealed.

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Tourists panic as Da Nang outdoor lift gets stuck



The elevator at the Ngu Hanh Son Tourist Area in Da Nang which got stuck yesterday, terrifying occupants

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TUOI TRE

An elevator along a cliff at a tourist site in Da Nang suddenly got stuck yesterday afternoon, terrifying 23 people inside, including its operator, and causing a few to faint.

The 22 occupants had ascended around 10 meters at the Ngu Hanh Son Tourist Area on Thuy Son Mountain when the malfunction occurred. 

The attendant pressed the emergency button for help, but it took 15 minutes for technicians to bring the lift down manually.

They then had to force the lift door open with crowbars.

Le Thi Hong Nhung of Hanoi, one of the victims, said the lift suddenly stopped though there had been no power outage.

Some of them began to panic, others had breathing difficulties, and a few, including a child, passed out.

All were taken to a local health center for emergency aid and examination. 

The 50-meter-high elevator system was installed at a cost of VND20 billion (US$972,000) by the city Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism only in late April but it is not the first time it is malfunctioning.

Le Quang Tuoi, head of the tourist area, said the cause of the problem is not known.

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Danang to light up with firework tonight

TUOITRE

Five firework shows from the UK, South Korea, Italy, China and Vietnam will light up Danang’s sky tonight in the fourth annual Danang International Fireworks Competition.

Three teams, Jubilee Fireworks from the UK, Hanwha from South Korea, and Vietnam’s Danang Fireworks, will perform in the opening night. 

The second and last day of the festival will feature performances of Parente Fireworks A&C SNC from Italy and Panda Fireworks from China as well as an award and closing ceremony.

Two grandstands have been built along the Han River to accommodate about 25,000 visitors. Tickets cost VND200,000.

A series of art performances, exhibitions, and sport games will also be held during the two-day competition.
 
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