The committee reported that the domestic goods market in the first quarter of 2026 was stable, with ample supply of essential goods meeting demand for production, business and consumption. Thanks to proactive regulation, the market before, during and after the Lunar New Year was stable, with no shortages or sudden price increases in essential goods.

The report also said key petroleum traders and distributors maintained required fuel reserves. Retail fuel outlets nationwide operated normally. In some localities, departments of industry and trade coordinated with businesses to regulate supply and make up for shortages caused by outlets temporarily suspending operations due to non-compliance with business conditions. No localised shortages were recorded, and fuel supply met travel and production demand.

The committee said it has monitored market developments and directed subordinate units to step up inspections, implement coordinated measures and coordinate with local authorities and businesses to ensure supply and circulation of essential goods, stabilize prices and meet consumer demand, including in affected areas.

On smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods, the report said such activities were kept under control nationwide in the first quarter, though risks persisted, particularly around the Lunar New Year period.

Over the past three months of the year, market surveillance forces inspected more than 10,300 cases and handled nearly 9,300 violations involving about 10,800 breaches. Total administrative fines exceeded VND193 trillion. Violations mainly involved goods of unclear origin, intellectual property infringements, smuggled goods, food safety breaches and price listing violations. Affected products included frozen food, sugar, cigarettes and tobacco materials, cosmetics, agricultural inputs, auto and motorbike parts, phone accessories, machinery and equipment, dietary supplements and fashion items.

For the second quarter of 2026, the committee set out priorities centred on implementing Conclusion No. 207 dated November 10, 2025 of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat on continuing Directive No. 30 dated January 22, 2019 on strengthening Party leadership and state management responsibility in protecting consumer rights, as well as Resolution No. 397 dated December 5, 2025 of the Government on the action plan to combat smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit goods and intellectual property violations through 2030. These will be translated into specific, timely and practical tasks in line with the new situation.

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