Economics
Vietnam to Boost Pork Imports as New Year Delicacies at Risk
- Nation may buy up to 200,000 tons of pork to stabilize market
- People prefer freshly slaughtered meat, not frozen imports
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Vietnamese people may be at risk of missing out on their favorite local dishes this Lunar New Year, such as aspic pork jelly and pork braised in coconut water with eggs, after a deadly hog virus slashed herds and caused nationwide shortages.
In an effort to keep the market supplied and to cool a surge in pork prices that’s pushing up inflation, the cabinet has ordered ministries to boost imports to satisfy demand over the peak new year period.