Ho Chi Minh City put into operation five supermarkets and two shopping malls last year, setting a high record in the city, said the city Department of Industry and Trade.
In addition businesses have been building some new supermarkets specializing in selling electronic items and refrigeration appliances.
Besides the modern shopping system HCMC has 140 traditional markets, and a lot of spontaneous markets which local authorities have conducted several measures to clear.
HCMC has built and effectively operated three food wholesale markets Binh Dien, Thu Duc and Hoc Mon, towards forming goods exchange floors right at these markets.
