From May 15 to June 15, the Ministry of Health launched a month-long campaign to combat smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit goods in the healthcare sector. This crackdown focuses on inspecting items such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, dietary supplements, dairy products, medical equipment, and traditional medicines.
According to NLD on the morning of May 22, many shops along cosmetic business routes in Ho Chi Minh City, such as Nguyen Trai (District 1), Phan Dinh Phung (Phu Nhuan District), and Cach Mang Thang Tam (Districts 3, 10, and Tan Binh), were temporarily closed, opened late, or permanently shut down.

Cosmetics sold at Cho Nguyen Tri Phuong, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City

Cosmetics business temporarily suspended at Cho Kim Bien, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
The guard of a shop on Nguyen Trai Street said that he did not know the reason for the temporary closure, although the owner was still coming and going to check on the shop. He also mentioned that business has become increasingly challenging, and many shops have had to vacate their premises.

Cosmetics stall temporarily closed at Cho Nguyen Tri Phuong, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
At Cho Kim Bien (District 5), famous for its cosmetics stalls, a few stalls were also temporarily closed. On May 22, our reporters encountered cautious and vigilant sellers who monitored our every move until we left.
In Cho Nguyen Tri Phuong (District 10), inside the covered market, several stalls selling cosmetics were temporarily closed. When our reporters inquired about a closed stall, the neighboring stall owner replied that the stall had just temporarily closed, and she guessed that it would reopen in a few days.
Similarly, at Cho Ba Chieu (Binh Thanh District), out of the numerous cosmetic stalls, a few were also found to be temporarily closed.
When our reporters took out their phones and directed them towards a closed cosmetic stall to document the situation, a man suddenly stood up, displaying an aggressive attitude. He shouted and swore at our reporters and even attempted to assault them.
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