Currently, the red color of ripe lychees has covered the streets of Hanoi. Although the price is still not “comfortable” but Hanoi people still love it and don’t stop asking to buy it. The price of fresh lychees on the Hanoi market is ranging from 35,000 VND to 50,000 VND/kg. The freshest lychee is tied in bunches of about 2-3kg and often the seller does not agree to tear it apart. Thus, to enjoy, customers must spend at least 100,000 VND. Hoa (Mai Dong market) carefully wraps fresh lychees with wet towels to keep them fresh. A small trader in the area of ​​So crossroads (Thanh Xuan District) said that on these days, he sells half a kilo of fresh lychees every day. The fresh Thanh Ha lychees are sold by this small merchant by weight, for 35,000/kg. Fresh litchi on this occasion is not really sweet, but it is still popular with many customers with the mentality of wanting to enjoy the early season specialties. It is easy to find fresh lychees at Vinh Ho market (Dong Da district), almost any fruit stall has them. Small traders at this market said that they can sell out 20-30kg of fresh lychees every day. The price of fresh litchi here ranges from 40,000 to 50,000 VND/kg. Ms. Mai, a fruit seller at Vinh Ho market, said she was selling fresh lychees for 50,000 VND/kg and further explained that this price had dropped a lot. Just a few days ago, around the 1st of the fourth lunar month, the price of fresh lychees she sold was about 100,000 VND/kg. While there are many litchi in the local market, in the supermarket, this fruit is not really abundant. Lotte supermarket (Dong Da district) is selling a lot of fruits, but fresh lychees are sparse. A customer said that she had been looking to buy fresh lychees in this supermarket for a long time but could not find them. After asking the help of the supermarket staff, she found the item she needed. But there are only very few fresh lychees among the range of other fruits. Fresh lychees in supermarkets are usually not as fresh as in the market. The supermarket staff explained that due to the wind, the lychee will dry out very quickly, turning a less attractive color. At BigC supermarket (Ha Dong), fresh Thanh Ha lychees are sold for 38,900 VND/kg. The lychees here also quickly turn yellow because they dry quickly when encountering cold air. The less eye-catching color seems to be the reason why fresh lychees in the first season in supermarkets are not as expensive as in the market. Mr. Nguyen Duy Canh, 35 years old, from Thanh Xuan, Hanoi said that he had just bought 3.8kg of fresh lychee at the market for 40,000 VND/kg. Currently, litchi in the market is fresh, easy to find, easy to buy and easy to bargain. Unlike in supermarkets, fresh lychees are hard to find and even if they are found, they lose their freshness. Not only in markets and supermarkets, fresh lychees also appear in many “online markets”. Currently, personal Facebook pages are actively selling and are also interested by many buyers, especially when the epidemic makes customers afraid to go to crowded places and want to buy goods online. On e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Tiki, and Lazada, Thanh Ha litchi also appeared at the beginning of the season. But if you want to buy, customers will have to order up to 7 days in advance, because the quantity of goods is not much.

The prices of clean meats at supermarkets are more expensive than in traditional markets, but still remain at the old prices. At traditional markets, supermarkets, food products, green vegetables and basic necessities are still plentifully sold, but according to many small traders in Hanoi, goods are consumed slower than in Vietnam. there are no cases of COVID-19 infection in the community. Purchasing power in the market decreased by 20-30% compared to before the epidemic. “Currently, Thai mango prices are still stable, delicious types are sold at 45,000 – 50,000 VND / kg, medium types from 35,000 – 40,000 VND / kg; Saigon mango prices range from 60,000 to 65,000 VND / kg. The price of imported apples has inched more. If in the past, the price was from 90,000 – 100,000 VND / kg, now it increases by 10,000 VND / kg; Delicious type is currently selling for 150,000 VND / kg. The price of Envy apple is from 180,000 to 200,000 VND / kg, an increase of 10,000 – 20,000 VND / kg compared to before ”, said Pham Thi Ngo, a fruit trader in Hang Bun street, Hanoi. According to Ms. Pham Thi Ngo, due to concerns about translation, purchasing power decreased from 30 to 40% compared to before, because people are less likely to go to the street. Number of customers buying by phone is negligible, except on the first and full moon holidays. In the hot weather, the price of oranges and tangerines increased from 5,000 to 10,000 VND / kg compared to before. Saigon orange price is 60,000 VND / kg; sweet tangerine is 70,000 VND / kg. Due to an outbreak, many restaurants and eateries were empty, so the consumption of goods was slower than before. “The necessities and food are many, but now many restaurants have to close due to the absence of customers, prolonged epidemics, so food and food are now abundant and the price is even softer”, Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai Lien – cottage said Dong Xa market, Mai Dich ward, Cau Giay, Hanoi. According to the owner of a fresh fish stall at Lo Lua “toad” market, Bach Mai street, the price of many types of fish is 5,000 to 10,000 VND / kg cheaper than before. Tilapia is currently sold for between 40,000 and 45,000 VND / kg, depending on the type; red roses 58,000 VND / kg, down 2,000 VND / kg; carp 67,000 VND / kg, down 3,000 VND / kg; carp 60,000 VND / kg. “About 1 week back, people went to the market less everyday because they bought food together for 3 days or 1 week. Normally, with fresh produce like fish, many housewives only buy goods for stock for 3 days, ”said Lien Hoa, a small trader selling fish in Lo Lua“ toad ”market. Goods are flooded at the supermarket. From the beginning of the year until now, the price of beef and pork has not fluctuated, even “cooled down”. At the traditional market of Phan Huy Chu, the price of billed beef remained at 310,000 VND / kg; beef tenderloin is 350,000 VND / kg; corn meat 350,000 VND / kg; Corn flower core from 420,000 to 620,000 VND / kg, depending on type. In some “toad” markets in Hanoi, the price of pork decreased slightly compared to before. Currently, the price of lean meat is 140,000 VND / kg, down 10,000 VND / kg compared to before; ham meat from 110,000 to 120,000 VND / kg, down 10,000 VND / kg compared to before, especially fat reduced to 15,000 VND / kg at the price of 60,000 VND / kg. Sharing with the News reporter on May 10, Ms. Vu Thi Thanh Van (housewife), Bach Mai street shared: In recent days, food prices at Trai Gang market, Bach Mai street are still as stable as before. there is no translation of COVID-19 in the community. Accordingly, the price of raw chicken feathers is 120,000 VND / kg; choysum is 10,000 VND / kg; cabbage is 8,000 VND / kg; mosquito net 5,000 VND / kg, morning glory 8,000 VND / kg… Because I am afraid of translation, I go to the streets less and buy food for the whole week. COVID-19 lasted, so commodity prices decreased, but people’s spending also reduced more “, Ms. Vu Thi Thanh Van shared. Many supermarkets apply promotional goods to stimulate demand. As noted by the reporter of News, at supermarkets such as Big C, Hapro Mart, VinMart … goods are all full on shelves, commodity prices have not increased, not to mention there are promotions. great forever for customers. Visitors to the supermarket are checked their temperature, asked to wear a mask, hand sanitizer to prevent epidemics. Representatives of distributors and markets in Hanoi all stock up twice as much in warehouses to supply the market. Fresh food, essential goods to fully serve people, there is no shortage of “fever” prices. “Hanoi has prepared a large quantity of goods, serving the local people’s anti-epidemic needs. With the amount of goods in reserve for 3 months, 17 essential goods are worth 194,000 billion VND. Hanoi also reserves an amount of goods of nearly 30,000 billion VND to be ready to support provinces and cities in neighboring areas if complicated epidemics occur “, Ms. Tran Thi Phuong Lan – Acting Director of Department of Industry and Trade Ha Cabinet said.

The market for people is not good because there are few buyers. At 10 am May 1, customers parked in front of the stalls selling beef of Ms. Dung (small trader at Dai Tu market, Hoang Mai, Hanoi) was surprised that there is still a lot of meat not sold out today, while every day only 8 In the morning, my betrayed meat had nothing to buy. Ms. Dung said that although she actively imported less meat than usual, she did not expect that the market was so empty today, so it was not sold out. “Yesterday, there were many customers, but today is boring, the amount of meat sold today is not equal to weekends, Saturdays and Sundays. Everyone’s home, people come back to the hometown, all have been traveling ”, said Ms. Dung. Not only beef stalls, many stalls selling pork and chicken are also in the same scene, the meat table is still full of goods, but very few people ask to buy. According to the survey, the prices of goods at the local market are still sold by small traders at the same price as usual, even because of stock prices, many people reduce prices quickly. For example, bacon only costs 150,000-170,000 / kg, depending on type; ribs from 140,000 to 180,000 VND / kg; Beef tenderloin costs 250,000 VND / kg, beef corn 270,000 – 300,000 VND / kg … The lack of customers is not only at popular markets, but also in regular supermarkets that are crowded today. Supermarket with less customers than normal day For example, at the T-Mart Dai Tu supermarket (Hoang Mai), there were staggering customers to buy. According to the salesman, yesterday the supermarket was crowded because they came to buy fruit and food to return home for the holidays. However, from this morning until noon, the supermarket is quite thin, even quieter than usual. At Vinmart Linh Dam supermarket, right at the entrance there is always a sign that requires customers to wear a mask when entering the supermarket to prevent epidemics. If anyone forgets to wear a mask, they will be reminded and asked to buy a mask immediately before they can purchase. Here, the goods are quite plentiful, many discounted fruits such as Australian green grapes and black grapes are priced at just under 100,000 VND / kg; Imported apples are only priced from 49,900 VND to 87,900 VND / kg … However, customers coming to buy goods are also absent, the shelves of vegetables, meat, and fruits … even though it is noon, are still full of goods. Below are some pictures at supermarkets and local markets this morning of May 1 recorded by PV Infonet: Although it was late afternoon, the stalls of beef, pork, and chicken were still full. Small traders in the area selling shrimp and fish at Dai Tu market do not wear a mask when selling. At T-Mart Dai Tu supermarket, customers come to buy goods sparsely. At the entrance to the supermarket Vinmart Linh Dam (Hoang Mai – Hanoi), there is always a sign that requires a mask to be worn in order to enter the supermarket to buy goods to prevent epidemics. All visitors to the supermarket wear masks. Meat stalls at supermarkets are also in the scene “meat waiting for customers to buy”. Until noon, the shelves of vegetables and fruits … are still full even though the supermarket has many discount programs. The cashier is leisurely because few customers pay.

If the owner wants to increase his fortune, he can put an object called a “treasure box” under the bed. According to feng shui, put a box under the bed, all your dreams and wishes will be filled in. Each time you sleep, your body will absorb positive energy from the box, helping you to fulfill your wish soon. Treasure box can be made from many different ingredients. Wooden boxes symbolize fertility and bloom, helping couples who are expecting their children to have good news soon. The clay box will help the road of fame to flourish. Boxes made of gold, silver, and precious stones help bring wealth, wealth and wealth to the homeowner. Homeowners should put precious jewelry, valuable money bills inside the box to stimulate money increase. It is forbidden to put the coin in the box. If your family life is having problems, your love is not going well, you can put aromatherapy essential oils and scented candles in the box. But this object can arouse feelings of love, love feelings of couples more salty. If you want your health, please put pearls with the image of turtles and deer in the box. After 3 months, bring the box clean once to increase the ability to attract fortune, avoid bad luck. According to feng-shui, under the bed must be ventilated to help the air in the room be airy, creating the circulation of air, not affecting the health of family members. However, some bed designers are now thinking like a kind of closet, tightly sealed. As such, air will not be able to circulate. * Information for reference and contemplative nature.

Feng Shui Dai Nam said that the feng shui of the living room space plays a very important role for fortune and attract fortune. According to feng shui, the following factors will help to prosper in the house: The living room is always airy and clean Because the living room is the central location where the air is carried for the whole house, when the living room is airy, other neighboring rooms such as the bedroom, kitchen and surrounding spaces are also followed. So the first thing the living room needs to have is ventilation. When designing the living room, Mr. Nguyen Trong Manh always bases on the layout of each house to carefully calculate, creating valuable ventilation lines such as: the interdependent fairytale, the cross arc, … create The owner is rich, distributing precious things to everyone. Use appropriate decorative lighting colors Using the color of decorative lights, it is necessary to calculate which positions can place yellow lights, which positions can put white lights to ensure the balance of yin and yang in feng shui. Do not abuse the interior decoration and arrangement of the interior of the living room, making the room cramped, cluttered, overcast and affecting the ventilation. Color is about to match Using the right colors and decorations to create a harmonious and lively space, the living room is both beautiful and luxurious, while creating a comfortable and cozy feeling when entering the room.

According to an owner specializing in selling rats and snakes in Hung Hoi commune (Vinh Loi district, Bac Lieu province), the largest hamster (4-5 heads / kg) is currently priced at 70,000 VND / kg (on-site). According to Nguyen Thi Muoi, there are times when the supply is scarce, the price of a field mouse is up to 120,000 VND / kg. Photo: CK Similarly in Thoi Lai town, Thoi Lai district, Can Tho city, Ms. Ngoc Han, owner of a mouse trading point, said that the price of type 1 hamsters sold is 70,000 VND / kg, but mainly delivered in large quantities. for guests in Ho Chi Minh City and elsewhere. Buyers just need to call to inform the quantity, the mouse will be pre-processed, frozen, delivered to the place. As a hamster trader with decades of experience in Thoi Lai town, Ms. Nguyen Thi Muoi said that the current supply is plentiful and of good quality because many places are harvesting Winter-Spring rice. Currently, type 1 hamster (6-7 animals / kg) has a price of 80,000 VND / kg, a hamster of type 2 is lower with 70,000 VND / kg, and the smallest type is 60,000 VND / kg. According to Ms. Muoi, this price is high, but has decreased by about 20,000 VND compared to the time before Tet. At that time, the supply of mice was scarce, especially, sometimes the price increased to 120,000 VND / kg because there was no stock. Most of the rats here are taken from the border areas of An Giang province, sometimes hundreds of kilograms. The rest are from Soc Trang or Hau Giang. Particularly in Can Tho, sometimes hunters are sold, but the quantity is not much. According to PV’s research, the hamster is a long-standing ‘favorite’ dish, especially in the West. In pubs, rats are processed into dishes such as grilled, fried, fried leaves… with current prices ranging from 80-120,000 VND / plate. Fried mouse, a dish in a pub in Can Tho. Photo: CK Regarding the 30 billion VND mouse prevention plan of the People’s Committee of Can Tho City, causing a ‘stir’ of public opinion recently, according to PV’s research. , Many localities in the Mekong Delta in recent years have had rat prevention plans. However, there is no specific funding for an annual or phased extermination program or plan. As in Hau Giang, funding for this is spent from the regular activities assigned by agencies, units and other legitimate sources of funding. Regarding the implementation content in the rat-killing plan of the People’s Committee of Can Tho City, according to many farmers, some contents are not necessary, because they have many years of experience in killing rats in their fields, such as The plan sets out the training content for farmers, so “who does not know who to train yet”. Professor Vo Tong Xuan, a leading industry expert who has been attached to Mekong Delta agriculture for decades, also said that the amount of money spent to implement the plan is too large, and may not be as effective as the farmers themselves.