The article reports a significant increase in the price of tomatoes and other vegetables in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with tomatoes now costing up to 52,900 VND/kg. The price hike is attributed to a supply shortage caused by farmers not planting new crops due to disease fears and recent weather conditions damaging the tomato plants. Meanwhile, pork prices have remained stable, ranging from 129,900 - 189,900 VND/kg. The article also notes a slow market with low consumption and breeders waiting for Tet to reduce their losses.