The Da Nang People’s Committee has given the green light to the installation of about 300 vending machines at public places across the city by 2030 in a bid to make shopping more convenient for locals and visitors.

The municipal administration–approved specific positions for installing vending machines will be widely publicised so as to appeal for businesses to invest into new developments.

The synchronous development of the vending machine system aims to promote the application of modern technologies into retail operations, gradually minimise illegal street vendors who insist on begging passers-by to buy their goods, and secure Da Nang’s image as a green, clean, beautiful, civilised and modern city.

Besides, the effective operation of the vending machine system is expected to make users feel more secure about the origin, quality and safety of products.

In detail, during the 2018 – 2020 period, focus will be on installing vending machines in the downtown districts of Hai Chau, Son Tra and Thanh Khe, along inner-city streets, and such popular attractions as East Sea Park, My Khe Beach, Asia Park, and Dao Xanh (Green Island) villa area.

As for the 2020 – 2030 period, similar machines will be placed in other public places in the city centre, the suburban districts of Lien Chieu, Ngu Hanh Son, Cam Le, and Hoa Vang, plus hospitals, schools, industrial parks, bus stops, and historical, cultural and tourist sites.

The municipal administration–approved specific positions for installing vending machines will be widely publicised so as to appeal for businesses to invest into new developments.

To date, only 21 vending machines have been put into operation across the city, initially receiving high praise from city dwellers and tourists from both home and abroad.