HCM City, Jan. 7 -- As the Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet) holiday approaches, supermarkets and shopping centres across Ho Chi Minh City are seeing a surge in customer traffic, particularly for Tet-related goods. Products bearing the city's "green tick of responsibility" label, which indicates clear origin and verified quality, are increasingly visible on shelves and drawing strong consumer attention.

At AEON Mall Tan Phu Celadon, shoppers are stocking up on essential items such as rice, beans, vegetables and meat for Tet meals. Many consumers say the green tick label gives them added confidence.

Retailers report rising demand for these products. AEON Vietnam currently has 130 stock-keeping units certified under the green tick programme, with...