January 09, 2018 | 16:09 (GMT+7)
Hanoi works with nearby provinces to ensure Tet goods supply
Hanoi needs to closely coordinate with neighboring provinces to ensure goods supply, stable prices and diverse goods for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in both the capital city and nearby areas, said an official of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
At a meeting on Tet goods supply and
demand on January 8, Deputy Minister Do Thang Hai said Hanoi should also step up examining goods
origin and quality.
The municipal Department of Industry
and Trade said the total value of goods prepared for Tet, which falls in
mid-February this year, in Hanoi is estimated at 26 trillion VND (1.14 billion
USD), up 10 percent from the plan for Tet in 2017.
The city has prepared about 193,600
tons of rice, 50,000 tons of pork, 14,000 tons of chicken, 13,800 tons of beef,
and 200 million poultry eggs to serve local consumers during the biggest
traditional festival.
Deputy Director of the municipal
department Tran Thi Phuong Lan said from now to the Tet holiday, favorable
conditions will be created for businesses to sell Tet goods at spring fairs and
open promotion programs. About 150 trips will be organized for companies to
sell Tet goods in rural areas and industrial and export processing zones.
Meanwhile, more stores offering
goods at stable prices will be opened to serve rising demand ahead of the
holiday.
She added her department will also
work with the departments of agriculture, health and public security to enhance
inspecting food safety at food production and trading establishments.
General Director of the Hanoi Trade
Corporation (Hapro) Vu Thanh Son said his firm has prepared over 1 trillion VND
(43.9 million USD) worth of goods for Tet. Its stores will remain open until
the Lunar New Year’s Eve, and some around Hoan Kiem Lake will be ready to serve consumers
throughout the holiday.
Source: VNA