Medical preparations for National Party Congress inspected Deputy Minister of Health Nguyễn Trường Sơn early Monday inspected the medical preparedness at the National Convention Centre where the 13th National Party Congress is being held, before the first preparatory session got underway.

MoIT working to ensure supply of goods during Tết holiday

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) recently issued a directive on measures to ensure essential consumer goods are available during the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday and to stabilise the market.

Coffee exports, consumption drop due to COVID-19

Việt Nam's coffee exports and consumption in the 2019 – 2020 period have taken a hit compared to the same period last year due to the impact of COVID-19, according to the Việt Nam Coffee – Cocoa Association.

HCM City to ensure food safety, steady prices during Tết

Food companies in HCM City have enough stocks to meet demand during Tết in mid-February, Triệu Đỗ Hồng Phước, head of the HCM City People’s Council's Committee for Economy and Budget, has said.

Holiday shoppers urged to be aware of unsafe food sold online As the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday is only one month away, the demand for food and drinks for the country’s largest holiday has sharply increased at both physical and online stores. The HCM City Food Safety Management Board is ramping up its inspections to ensure food hygiene and safety during the holiday season. Phạm Khánh Phong Lan, head of the board, talks to Việt Nam News reporter about measures to ensure food safety during Tết.

Food streets improve vendors' incomes, tidy up neighbourhoods

Several districts in HCM City have reserved some streets for local vendors to set up their food stalls, and at the same time, ensure food safety and hygiene in the area.

Scientist helps farmers profit from medicinal mushrooms A scientist in southern Việt Nam has used her unique skills to help enrich local farmers.

Global Industry Leaders Highlighted Food Safety Issues in Times of Pandemic at the 6th Food Safety Forum Global Industry Leaders Highlighted Food Safety Issues in Times of Pandemic at the 6th Food Safety Forum

Consumers warned about unsafe food ahead of Tết As the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday approaches, food to celebrate the big occasion is in high demand, with homemade food most popular as it reminds people of their family's cooking.

Health sector proves its mettle in COVID-19 fight

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked the health sector to continue using drastic measures to tackle COVID-19 this year, particularly ahead of the Tet (Lunar New Year) celebrations and other important events.