Stable market during and after Tet

According to the report of the Provincial Market Management Department, before, during and after the Lunar New Year 2025, smuggling, trade fraud (BLGLTM) and counterfeit goods in the province were basically controlled, with no hot spots. Supermarkets and large shopping centers prepared goods well, ensuring to meet people's shopping needs during Tet, with no shortage of goods or price increases. However, due to the high demand for shopping during Tet, prices of some essential consumer goods increased slightly, concentrated in food, foodstuffs, cosmetics, ornamental plants, etc.

To stabilize the market, the Provincial Market Management Department issued Plan No. 1004/KH-QLTTQN (dated October 25, 2024) on implementing a peak period of market inspection and control before, during and after the 2025 Lunar New Year; at the same time, directing affiliated units to seriously implement it. With drastic and appropriate solutions, after more than 2 months of implementation, the Provincial Market Management force has inspected, detected and handled 194 cases, imposed fines and collected money for the budget, the value of confiscated and destroyed goods was nearly 8.2 billion VND. Of which, 78 cases of counterfeit goods and intellectual property rights infringement were detected and handled; 65 cases of food safety violations were violated... Thereby contributing to ensuring market stability, serving people's Tet shopping needs.

Promoting the achieved results, right from the first days of the new year, the provincial Market Management Department directed the Market Management teams to strengthen the inspection and control of food safety during the spring festival. It was recorded that at the spiritual and cultural destinations of the province during the first days of spring, the number of people and tourists coming to visit, worship and sightsee increased by 6-8 times compared to normal days. During the 9-day Tet holiday, Cua Ong Temple (Cam Pha City) welcomed nearly 78,500 visitors; Cai Bau Pagoda (Van Don District) welcomed about 130,000 visitors; Yen Tu Historical Relic and Scenic Area (Uong Bi City) welcomed nearly 77,000 visitors; Tran Dynasty Relic Area (Dong Trieu City) welcomed 59,000 visitors; Ha Long Bay welcomed over 62,200 visitors (45,600 international visitors); Sun World Ha Long Park welcomed 13,500 visitors; Quang Ninh Museum welcomed nearly 5,000 visitors. Over 25,900 international visitors entered the country through Mong Cai International Border Gate... The increase in tourists poses a potential risk of unreasonable price increases for some essential goods if not well controlled.

Clearly identifying the local situation, the Provincial Market Management Department proactively coordinated with functional agencies and local authorities to promote propaganda, inspection, and resolutely handle acts of commercial fraud, counterfeit goods, and poor quality goods. In particular, focusing on inspecting and controlling business activities of goods and providing services for spring festivals in localities according to assigned functions and tasks, contributing to ensuring market stability, protecting the rights and interests of consumers...

The market management force in the province has proactively done a good job of managing the area; strengthened inspection and supervision of business activities, food and beverage services, and parking inside and outside the tourist area. At the same time, it has propagated and reminded commercial establishments to strictly implement price posting and selling according to the posted price, ensuring food hygiene and safety. Thanks to that, since after Tet until now, the market management force has not detected any violations in price, trading of prohibited goods, smuggled goods, counterfeit goods, and goods that do not ensure food hygiene and safety.

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