Vietnam Cracks Down on Online Food Scams
A surge in online food scams where customers receive vastly different, low-quality products instead of their orders has prompted Vietnam to intensify crackdowns. Authorities are enhancing consumer protection, with calls for improved legislation and surveillance, building on past similar incidents.
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