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Developing raw material areas essential for Vietnam’s agricultural growth
Despite having gained access to nearly 200 countries and territories with an annual turnover of US$40 billion, Vietnam still struggled to sustainably expand and develop markets for its agricultural commodities in harsh conditions.
The market of “death” in Saigon
VietNamNet Bridge - Kim Bien Market in District 5, HCM City is called the “market of death” because it sells all kinds of toxic chemicals.
Government raises fines on food safety violations
VietNamNet Bridge – The maximum fines for food safety and hygiene violations of individuals is up to VND100 million ($5,000) and VND200 million ($10,000) for institutions instead of VND15 million ($750) as previously.
Young mothers, small children eat intoxicated vegetables
Millions of young mothers might have got stunned on the news that rau ngot, a popular vegetable in Vietnam, is unsafe to people because of the high pesticide residues. Rau ngot has been eaten raw, especially by the women after giving birth.
