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Conducting transactions online in Industry 4.0 has become so familiar with many people that they consider this method the most popular choice to purchase merchandise instead of the traditional ways of visiting markets or supermarkets. This calls for appropriate legal corridors to protect consumer rights in such virtual transactions.

Ms. Phan Thi Thang, Vice Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, on October 21, chaired the seminar on 20 years of practice and solutions to improve the effectiveness of the market stabilization program in HCMC, with the attendance of experts, scientists, the business community, HCMC departments, agencies, and leaders of neighboring localities.

It was recorded that, on the last two days of the week in Ho Chi Minh City, the number of people flocking to traditional markets, supermarkets, and trade centers increased sharply. Essential consumer goods, such as cooking oil, rice, eggs, fish, and meat, were consumed well, but prices did not hike unexpectedly.

The prices of many items, such as fruits, vegetables, cooking oil, and fresh milk, at retail points of sale and markets on March 21 increased by 15-40 percent compared to before the 2022 Lunar New Year. Delivery service also added a surcharge of VND5,000-VND15,000 per order. Meanwhile, at supermarkets and wholesale markets, prices of commodities remained stable.

Since the quantity of trading normally witnesses a significant growth when Tet holiday approaches, sophisticated frauds are more likely to happen. Several commercial banks have issued their warning and tips to avoid such swindles, especially in online trading.

Fraudulent trading and counterfeits have been complicated in the southern province of Dong Nai. Violations have become more diverse, highly sophisticated, and uncontrolled, especially trading and rampant advertising cosmetics and pharmaceuticals via the social network.