Từ khóa: #market reopening

Although the supply of goods has been increasing, strangely, traders have to move out of the market to be able to sell their goods. The reason is that more and more spontaneous markets mushroom around the market areas and buyers are reluctant to go inside the market because of strict Covid-19 prevention and control regulations.

According to the Department of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City, 103 out of 234 traditional markets have resumed operations in the city by October 22. Localities that have not reopened markets yet include District 7, Binh Chanh, Hoc Mon, and Nha Be districts. It is expected that districts in HCMC will reopen 19 more markets from now until October 25.

Despite hesitance, many wholesale markets, as well as traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City, have begun to increase the volume of goods and open their doors to welcome customers. However, many small traders in wholesale and traditional markets said that they were still worried that spontaneous markets would surround and vie them for goods and customers.

Despite difficulties, recently, trade activities of essential food and foodstuffs in Ho Chi Minh City have gradually improved.

Deputy General Director of Thu Duc Agriculture Wholesale Market Joint Stock Company, Nguyen Nhu said that the company has already prepared a plan for the market reopening. However, just a few sellers go back to business due to worries and concerns about the Covid-19 outbreak.