Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed ministries, agencies and local authorities to ensure adequate supplies of essential goods and keep prices stable in preparation for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.
In an official dispatch signed on February 1, the Prime Minister instructed the Ministry of Industry and Trade to closely monitor market developments and take measures to prevent supply disruptions and unreasonable price hikes.
He also called for stronger efforts to combat smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods, while ensuring sufficient supplies of fuel and electricity for both production and daily consumption.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment was tasked with balancing supply and demand for food and other essential commodities across regions, as well as for export needs. The ministry was also urged to step up quality control, food safety management, and environmental protection.
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