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Fish sauce villages ready for Tết

12/02/2026

02:10

Lunar New Year is the busiest time of year for businesses. Traditional fish sauce producers in Nghệ An are racing to meet demand, busily preparing their stock. Production for this season requires months of careful preparation.

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