Prime Minister requests strict punishment for speculation and hoarding of goods during Tet

The Government leader requested ministries and branches to strictly implement the directive not to congratulate or give gifts to leaders; localities should not return to Hanoi to congratulate the Government, ministries and branches.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has just signed and issued a Directive on strengthening management and operation to stabilize market prices and ensure social order and safety during the 2017 Lunar New Year.

Accordingly, the Prime Minister assignedThe Ministry of Industry and Trade coordinates with ministries, branches and localities to closely monitor the market supply and demand of goods at the end of the year.At the same time, direct to strengthen inspection, prevent trading and transportation of smuggled and counterfeit goods.tend to increase during the end of the year and Tet such as explosives, firecrackers, alcohol, cigarettes...

"Acts of investment and hoarding goods to increase prices for illegal profits will be strictly handled," the Prime Minister's directive stated.The Ministry of Finance proactively monitors and promptly takes strict measures to handle violations of price laws.

The Prime Minister requested to provide enough essential goods to serve people's needs at the end of the year and during the 2017 Lunar New Year.

Regarding the State Bank, the Prime Minister requested that credit institutions ensure that the automatic teller machine (ATM) system operates safely and smoothly, and continue to implement measures to manage and use small denominations and coins reasonably and economically during Tet.

The Directive also clearly states that agencies in the State administrative system at all levels thoroughly grasp and strictly implement the Prime Minister's direction not to congratulate or give gifts to leaders, and request localities not to return to Hanoi to congratulate the Government, ministries and branches on Tet.

Immediately after the Tet holiday, agencies, organizations and units urgently focus on work, not allowing delays to affect production and business activities.

According to VNE