Seizing and destroying 400 liters of alcohol of unknown origin in Ninh Binh
Functional forces in Ninh Binh inspected a business household in Phu Ly ward and discovered 400 liters of alcohol of unknown origin, without labels, lacking information about origin, ingredients, production date and expiry date. The facility owner also could not present invoices, documents or documents related to food safety.
Functional agencies have administratively fined this business household 12 million VND, and at the same time forced the destruction of all violating alcohol according to regulations to ensure safety for consumers.
In the coming time, the market management force will continue to strengthen inspection and control of essential goods, especially food and beverages, in order to promptly detect and handle violations, contributing to market stability and protecting people's rights. See more...
Buying according to trends, young people easily fall into the trap of style
Counterfeit goods "hidden" behind cheap stalls on e-commerce platforms
The development of e-commerce platforms such as Shopee and TikTok Shop helps shopping become faster and more convenient, but also contains great risks when the same product has a very high price difference. Many famous branded items are advertised for sale at "super cheap" prices, only a small part compared to the genuine price, making it easy for consumers to buy fake and poor quality goods.
Reality shows that even people with online shopping experience can still "fall into the trap" when believing in the name of the booth or cheap prices. Products such as cosmetics or mother and baby items are often counterfeited sophisticatedly, difficult to recognize if not checked carefully. Many cases of counterfeit goods being discovered after use are unable to complain because the booth has been removed or the origin is unknown.
Faced with this situation, consumers are advised to carefully check product information, origin, barcodes, sub-labels and prioritize buying at genuine stores. At the same time, e-commerce platforms need to tighten censorship, verify sellers and handle violations to limit counterfeit goods and protect consumer rights. See more...
Retail durian prices in the Mekong Delta are low
Durian prices in the Mekong Delta region, especially in Can Tho and Dong Thap, are falling sharply as they enter the peak season, with Ri6 variety only about 30,000-40,000 VND/kg. This price is much lower than in previous years, making consumers surprised and eager to buy because it is cheap.
However, for gardeners and small traders, this is a difficult crop season when purchasing prices at the garden are low, many people are almost unprofitable, even losing money after deducting expenses.
The main reason is the sharp increase in supply because the planting area is expanding, output is high while exports are facing difficulties, causing goods to flock to the domestic market. See more...
