On the second day of Tet, many small traders reopened, prices of some items increased slightly.

To serve people's shopping and dining needs, from the second day of TetOn many streets, many grocery stores and small traders at the market have started operating again.

Ms. Nguyen Thu Ha - owner of a grocery store in Hung Phuc ward, Vinh city said: This year, we serve until the evening of the 30th of Tet, after the 1st day we close for Tet holiday.On the morning of the 2nd, I also chose a good day to open the shop, hoping for a year of favorable business and luck.

On the second day of Tet, some grocery stores began to open to continue serving people's shopping needs. Photo: Thu Huyen

According to our survey, in addition to grocery stores in operation, gas stations, entertainment areas, coffee shops, traditional markets... are also operating to serve people's needs.

At the markets, some traders have started selling again, but mostly not in the market but in front of the gate to conveniently serve some people in need.

Prices of fresh livestock and poultry increased slightly compared to the period before Tet. Beef tenderloin prices ranged from 240,000-270,000 VND/kg, beef shank 250,000-280,000 VND/kg; pork rump increased slightly by about 10,000-20,000 VND/kg, specifically retail prices ranged from 120,000-150,000 VND/kg.

Some fresh food and vegetable stalls in some markets have also started operating again to serve people's consumption needs. Photo: Thu Huyen

Seafood supply is abundant, retail prices remain stable. The average price of grade 1 mackerel ranges from 270,000-310,000 VND/kg; large grass carp weighing 5-7kg/fish costs from 80,000-100,000 VND/kg, medium-sized river shrimp costs from 170,000-200,000 VND/kg...

The supply of vegetables, tubers and fruits in localities is abundant, prices have increased slightly compared to the days before Tet: Mustard greens 15,000 VND/kg; Malabar spinach shoots 10,000-12,000 VND/bunch, green squash 20,000 VND/kg,...

At Hong Son Temple, many people go to the temple at the beginning of the year to buy bags of salt and matches for good luck. Photo: Thu Huyen

In general, after Tet, the goods served are not as diverse as before Tet and the number of customers is not as high because people have prepared for shopping in advance. Prices of technological products such as beer, soft drinks, instant noodles, etc. are stable; however, some food and vegetable items have increased slightly due to limited supply, and during Tet, services are charged higher. Some items with high demand for the New Year's ceremonies such as chrysanthemums, fruits, areca nuts, etc. have increased in price by about 20-30% compared to normal days.

In addition, with the traditional concept of "Buy salt at the beginning of the year, buy lime at the end of the year", many people choose to buy salt on New Year's Day with the hope of having good luck all year round. And the price of salt is double compared to normal days, a 0.5 kg salt package costs 10,000 VND/package (normally only 4,000 - 5,000 VND/package).