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Ministry targets lower farm produce contamination

 VietNamNet Bridge – Amid increasing fears about food safety, Viet Nam aims to cut the contamination rate of plant-origin products by 10 per cent next year,

Minister of Agriculture asks to tighten food security control

VietNamNet Bridge - Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat has asked relevant agencies to tighten food inspection to reduce the rate of vegetable with pesticide residue.

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Inspectors to ensure food safety for Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Teams of inspectors will begin checking retail and wholesale goods in major cities to ensure food safety for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Health ministry budget targets facilities, training

VietNamNet Bridge – The Government will allocate VND81.9 trillion (US$3.9 billion) for the health sector next year, a slight increase over the previous year, according to the Ministry of Health.