During the week organised by the Hanoi municipal People’s Committee, and consumers will enjoy attractive customer care programmes at many supermarkets in Hanoi from March 13-20 such as Pico Plaza, Viet Long Electronic Centre, Hapro, and Co.op mart. For example, shoppers will be offered discounts on goods and receive free transportation fees, and gifts.

According to the organizing board, the “Action for consumer right” programme aims to raise awareness of the Law on Consumer Protection, and raise businesses’ awareness about respecting consumers in their production and business activities, thereby improving the important role of related organisations in the protection of consumer rights.

In addition to the Sales Week for Consumers, the programme will continue with other activities such as disseminating the Law on Consumer Protection which will take effect on July 1, 2011 through training courses at districts and wards in Hanoi as well as “Vietnamese Businesses for Consumers” trade fair to be held in June and a “Day to buy goods over the phone” in July.