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The Singaporean Government on April 8 announced new measures to accelerate local food production as the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global supply chains.

Unsafe food is still widespread in the domestic market, causing concern among consumers, according to experts.

A programme launched by Ho Chi Minh City has proved to be effective in promoting local-made products and supporting domestic businesses to develop brands and improve their production.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on October 8 asked HCM City to develop clean food supply chains by collaborating with other localities to form safe farming areas.

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) workshop on promoting the participation of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in global food supply chains took place in Hanoi on May 25.

Vietnam has formed 280 safe food supply chains in 35 provinces and cities with main products including vegetables, fruits, tea, meat, eggs and aquatic products.

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat has publicly apologised for his remark that the majority of food sold in the market is safe but people do not know this.