Many small traders and businesses have not reopened after Tet.

Morning of February 10, atVinh market- The largest market in Nghe An still has many closed kiosks and stalls, not yet open for business, concentrated in clothing, shoe, and household goods stores...

Many traders at Vinh market have not yet reopened after Tet. Photo: NC

On the second floor, the main hall of Vinh market, where many clothing and fashion stores are concentrated, besides the traders busy preparing for the first goods of the year, there are still closed kiosks. Contacting the shop owner via the phone number printed on the advertising board, Ms. Ngoc, a clothing trader at Vinh market, said: "Usually, after Tet, people's shopping demand is not high, so opening for business is very slow. Therefore, my family will only sell goods again at the end of January, just rest and go out at the beginning of Spring to relax...".

Mr. Nguyen Huu Dac - Head of Vinh Market Management Board said: Up to now, the number of traders who have reopened for business is only about 60%, the rest are still temporarily closed. The reason may be that the market has not warmed up yet at the beginning of the year, so traders have not opened early. Besides, according to the concept that January is the month of festivals held in the province, so traders may still be resting and enjoying the Spring. It is expected that in about a week, the number of traders will return to full business.

Kiosks have reopened at markets, but purchasing power is still sluggish. Photo: NC

At Ga Vinh market, the situation is similar. While the stalls selling meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, etc., essential for daily life, have become bustling again, the remaining stalls are still deserted and consumption is slow. A representative of the Ga Vinh market management board said: The whole market has 450 traders with nearly 1,700 kiosks. Since Tet, traders have been gradually opening their shops, but it is still not 100% full. The bustling business only takes place at the food stalls, the remaining kiosks are still empty.

Not only the traders at the markets, but also many businesses on the streets are still closed after Tet. For example, Vo Thi Sau Street, connecting Truong Thi and Ben Thuy wards, on the morning of February 10, there are still long rows of closed kiosks, not yet open. For the reopened stores, purchasing power is moderate, there is no excitement, especially in the restaurants and beauty shops, serving the needs of meeting and going out in the spring at the beginning of the year.

Many businesses on Vo Thi Sau Street, Vinh City closed on the morning of February 10. Photo: NC

According to statistics, Vinh City has more than 23,000 registered business households, concentrated in central wards such as: Hong Son, Ben Thuy, Hung Binh, Truong Thi, Hung Dung... It is expected that by the end of this week, small traders and business households will fully reopen, the market will be more vibrant.