HCM City mulls prohibiting smoking at workplace
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Home Affairs has proposed banning all local public servants from smoking and consuming alcohol at workplace.
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Use of alcoholic drinks is not permitted during business hours and breaks on working days.
Gambling in any form is also prohibited, according to the document.
Authorities at district and department levels are responsible for supervising the behavior and attitude of local public servants on duty.
Citizens also have the right to look over public servants’ behavior and attitude.